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ET53 NBY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,676 mi
Last recorded136,676 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 NBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,676 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle chassis and body showing signs of corrosion in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,100 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front inner sills rusty o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Jan 2019 118,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,982 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,917 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 79,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 52,781 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions clean could not get a reading for a print out

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s hand brake is slow to operate

n/s hand brake performance is low

Fail 12 Jan 2012 52,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions clean could not get a reading for a print out

front tyre wear is uneven

n/s hand brake is slow to operate

n/s hand brake performance is low

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,378 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,210 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,724 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,351 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,368 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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ET53 NBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET53 NBY, 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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ET53 NBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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