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EN53 OAM

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,455 mi
Last recorded94,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 68,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,000 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,481 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 54,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,796 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 33,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,245 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,962 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 OAM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EN53 OAM registered?

EN53 OAM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2004.

Is EN53 OAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 OAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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