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EN53 FWE

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FWE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 131,311 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine At oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 111,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f headlamp unit

damage to o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 1 Nov 2019 111,428 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement rear axle[ parking brake cable pivot ] (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

damage to n/s/f headlamp unit

damage to o/s/f fog lamp

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 85,044 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 78,391 miles

both front side lights becoming dim

engine cover fitted all components not seen

nearside front brake disc pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,723 miles

both rear brake discs pitting

rear brake pads becoming worn and nearside pad near to limit

Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,953 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,832 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INEDGES GETING LOW

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,556 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2007 24,889 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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EN53 FWE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EN53 FWE, 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 EN53 FWE registered?

EN53 FWE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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