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SW53 LTX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,167 mi
Last recorded127,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,167 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,360 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 113,473 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 104,504 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 104,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 96,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 96,197 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r brake (park) slight binding

Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,790 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,785 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 85,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,117 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 78,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,229 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,673 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,613 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,063 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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SW53 LTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW53 LTX, 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 SW53 LTX registered?

SW53 LTX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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