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FH53 JAU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,966 mi
Last recorded122,966 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 JAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,966 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,944 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,943 miles

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))

Pass 5 Aug 2016 111,449 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 111,445 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2013 97,967 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 97,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 84,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 77,213 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,230 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,963 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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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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