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AP53 HFO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,135 mi
Last recorded144,135 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 HFO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 144,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 143,066 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 143,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 142,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

some other meta brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 26 Oct 2022 142,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring inadequately secured tow bar wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

some other meta brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,842 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 140,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 134,832 miles

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 133,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 133,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,409 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 118,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inn er edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inn er edge.

Nearside rear tyre wearing thin.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 109,040 miles

Cover missing over towbar 12N electrics.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 109,040 miles

Cover missing over towbar 12N electrics.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 99,257 miles

Handbrake cable pivot not moving freely.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 90,133 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 80,317 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 57,407 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 41,680 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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AP53 HFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AP53 HFO, 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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AP53 HFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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