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FP53 UUO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,052 mi
Last recorded214,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UUO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 214,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake discs and pads low

brake pipes corroded

chassis rails corroded

inner sills corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Jan 2017 197,152 miles

sills and chassis corroded

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Jan 2017 197,152 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear trailing arm corroded away (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

sills and chassis corroded

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 181,053 miles

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 165,486 miles

Advise both front headlamp lenses scratched

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 165,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise both front headlamp lenses scratched

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 150,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear seat belts slow to return

Fail 10 Jan 2014 150,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear seat belts slow to return

Pass 12 Jan 2013 136,570 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 4 Jan 2013 136,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag lamp on

Fail 11 Jan 2012 122,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2012 122,613 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)

rear discs rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2011 108,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp bolt missing,lamp is secure

Pass 11 Jan 2011 108,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp bolt missing,lamp is secure

Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,656 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 92,656 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 78,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 78,664 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 63,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

ns rear tyre on 2mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,391 miles

ns rear tyre on 2mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,400 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside 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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FP53 UUO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FP53 UUO, 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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FP53 UUO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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