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BL53 SGY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,170 mi
Last recorded123,170 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SGY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2011 123,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 116,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 109,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 100,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 88,147 miles

BLADES SPLIT BUT CLEAR SCREEN EFFECTIVELY

Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,845 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 79,404 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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BL53 SGY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL53 SGY, 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 BL53 SGY registered?

BL53 SGY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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