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AP53 OMF

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 116,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 116,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,560 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 91,827 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 82,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 72,726 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 47,240 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,097 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 OMF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OMF, 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 AP53 OMF registered?

AP53 OMF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is AP53 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 OMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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