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SW53 LTZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,772 mi
Last recorded84,772 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sll (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,466 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,974 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 66,203 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 61,049 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,672 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 566,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,569 miles

o/s/,n/s/ front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre close to wearbands

o/s/f,n/s/f brake pipes corroded

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 15 Jul 2009 47,827 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 40,422 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,578 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 20,909 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 20,909 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 LTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW53 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

SW53 LTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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The MOT history for SW53 LTZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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