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FM53 KHD

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 KHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 149,368 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,020 miles

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

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body coated with extensive under-seal

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

Fail 26 Oct 2019 136,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under-body coated with extensive under-seal

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 134,779 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn car heavily corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired sill (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

this car should no be driven

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2018 129,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all suspension corroded

underneath body is covered in underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2018 129,900 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount poor repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s front to rear sills welded but poor repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension corroded

heavily undersealed obstruct from inspection

poor repair underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2017 128,631 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 128,627 miles

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

Central exhaust braket is broken

Pass 28 Jul 2016 121,816 miles

Spare tyre defective punctured ()

exhaust mounting broken off

play in front anti/roll bar links

Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,816 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective punctured ()

exhaust mounting broken off

play in front anti/roll bar links

Pass 29 Jul 2015 114,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 114,313 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 106,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 98,703 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 98,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 90,576 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 90,576 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 81,903 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 81,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,448 miles

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Fail 26 Jun 2010 67,221 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,071 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,529 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 43,484 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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FM53 KHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHD, 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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FM53 KHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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