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CU53 HGC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,505 mi
Last recorded134,505 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 HGC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,505 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise : rear axle corroded/slightly leaking

advise : under body/chassis surface corrsion

advise : under body/surface corrsion

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,711 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,396 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,803 miles

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

advise both rear hand brake levers slightly seized

Fail 12 Dec 2014 108,803 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

advise both rear hand brake levers slightly seized

Pass 7 Nov 2013 99,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 89,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 89,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,274 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 70,183 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,738 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,470 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 33,297 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

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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CU53 HGC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU53 HGC, 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 CU53 HGC registered?

CU53 HGC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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