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FH53 SSJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,673 mi
Last recorded84,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,900 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 74,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,820 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 60,118 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge!

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,118 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge!

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,700 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 52,700 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 38,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

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 SSJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

FH53 SSJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is FH53 SSJ safe to buy?

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