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FX53 SFZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,625 mi
Last recorded166,625 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 SFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 166,625 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 166,624 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Central exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 147,394 miles

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

spare wheel flat tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2016 147,393 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust rubber missing

spare wheel flat tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 119,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,441 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear handbrake performance approx 50% less efficiency than offside rear recommend attention

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 24 Jan 2013 108,440 miles

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

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

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,666 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,666 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 88,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 78,135 miles

both rear anti-roll bar anchorage bushes wearing

Pass 19 Jan 2009 64,110 miles

rear anti-roll bar anchorage bushes.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,110 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar anchorage bushes.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,245 miles

unable to check centre rear seat belt due to child seat fitted through belt

Pass 12 Jan 2007 36,953 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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FX53 SFZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX53 SFZ, 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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FX53 SFZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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