MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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oil leak on engine
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement axle pivot (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right to limits (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right to limits (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
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FH53 JAU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FH53 JAU, 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 FH53 JAU registered?
FH53 JAU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 January 2004.
Is FH53 JAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH53 JAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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