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EG53 OWW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 135,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,611 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 115,823 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 115,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 109,834 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 100,685 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,684 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 89,204 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

steel brake pipes to n/s + o/s front flexible hoses becoming corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

steel brake pipes to n/s + o/s front flexible hoses becoming corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 83,880 miles

slight movement in o/s front hub

Fail 24 Apr 2012 83,880 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight movement in o/s front hub

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,313 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,216 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 43,366 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,902 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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EG53 OWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EG53 OWW, 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 EG53 OWW registered?

EG53 OWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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