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FM53 KHC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KHC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 108,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 103,777 miles

Chassis slightly corroded

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))

Oil leak

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run next to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 98,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main runs rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 90,480 miles

handbrake travel

offside steering rack gaiter twisted slightly

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2015 86,269 miles

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

o/s rear ushaped roll bar bush slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2014 77,325 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 77,288 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,092 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,807 miles

corrosion on brake pipes .

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,355 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 40,396 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2008 32,147 miles

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

roll bar bushes cracking,minor oil leaks..

Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,147 miles

roll bar bushes cracking,minor oil leaks..

Pass 17 Jan 2007 26,128 miles

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

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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FM53 KHC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM53 KHC, 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 FM53 KHC registered?

FM53 KHC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is FM53 KHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 KHC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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