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AM53 BBX

2004 Kia Sorento

Gold Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,904 mi
Last recorded54,904 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 BBX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,904 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 43,249 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 43,249 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2006 31,720 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,720 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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AM53 BBX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 BBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM53 BBX registered?

AM53 BBX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM53 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 BBX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM53 BBX have outstanding finance?

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