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ET53 NBZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,157 mi
Last recorded206,157 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 206,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 197,210 miles

Driver's seat belt is slow to retract

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Number plate bulbs are dim

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 197,209 miles

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

Driver's seat belt is slow to retract

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Number plate bulbs are dim

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 184,305 miles

All anti roll bar drop link bush's are cracked and deteriorated

Drivers seat belt is slow to retract

Drivers side headlight lens is corroded and is starting to affect the beam pattern

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 184,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

All anti roll bar drop link bush's are cracked and deteriorated

Drivers seat belt is slow to retract

Drivers side headlight lens is corroded and is starting to affect the beam pattern

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 169,832 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 169,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 156,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 144,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 126,787 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 110,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,584 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 78,991 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,801 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,764 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,783 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 NBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NBZ, 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 NBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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