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EN53 SXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,655 mi
Last recorded88,655 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,655 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 86,754 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,963 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 83,963 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,660 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 73,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,000 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,371 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,424 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 22,193 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 SXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN53 SXY, 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 SXY registered?

EN53 SXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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The MOT history for EN53 SXY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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