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AM53 CRU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CRU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 138,849 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 129,753 miles

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside edge of tread

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 23 Jan 2012 129,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside edge of tread

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 24 Jan 2011 121,398 miles

rear parking brake is sticking slightly

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,120 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,930 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 CRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRU, 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 CRU registered?

AM53 CRU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is AM53 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 CRU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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