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EN53 FWH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,820 mi
Last recorded132,820 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 FWH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 132,820 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank area ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 129,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 109,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 109,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 98,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 89,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 80,519 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 70,489 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,242 miles

front pads very low (BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,794 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 27,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,274 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 FWH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

EN53 FWH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is EN53 FWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 FWH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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