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EN53 VSE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VSE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 145,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 137,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 129,994 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,090 miles

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

product on lenses

slite leak to s/rack at pinion housing

Fail 14 Mar 2018 126,090 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

product on lenses

slite leak to s/rack at pinion housing

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 118,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 105,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

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

spare tyre u/s

Fail 1 Mar 2016 105,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

spare tyre u/s

Fail 4 Mar 2015 95,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 5 Mar 2014 84,370 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 84,317 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front wipers split but still clear windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 72,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamps very poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,793 miles

Handbrake lever high

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,893 miles

Oil filter leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 14,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 14,374 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 VSE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VSE, 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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EN53 VSE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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