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EJ53 GAA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,472 mi
Last recorded91,472 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 GAA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 91,472 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 91,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,798 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,412 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,397 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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EJ53 GAA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ53 GAA, 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 EJ53 GAA registered?

EJ53 GAA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is EJ53 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 GAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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