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ET53 VKU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

101,041 mi
Last recorded101,041 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 101,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 101,022 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubbers perished and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 97,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 95,749 miles

NSR Inner sill corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 94,307 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,678 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,317 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear antiroll bar bushes perrishing

Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,317 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear antiroll bar bushes perrishing

Pass 15 Feb 2019 88,915 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre to rear brake pipes and car underbody has been undersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,363 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,363 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,018 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 80,918 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,154 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 67,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelts slightly slow to retact

srs light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 61,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 55,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,405 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,907 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 VKU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VKU, 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 ET53 VKU registered?

ET53 VKU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is ET53 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 VKU shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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