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AP53 OLW

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,120 mi
Last recorded103,120 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 OLW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2019 103,120 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member that the axle, fuel tank ,brake pipes all fitted to (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive all of engine bay area wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 94,492 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 89,265 miles

Offside rear tyres perished

front tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perished between the tread grooves

Offside Front tyre perished between the tread grooves

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 18 Mar 2015 80,953 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished plus worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 15 May 2014 79,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished plus worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 71,607 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 May 2011 66,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,719 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 64,707 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 55,591 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 51,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,878 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,037 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 OLW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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