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SW53 LUL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 109,571 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,851 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,486 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 87,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 84,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 84,588 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 73,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 73,409 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,573 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 36,316 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 36,316 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 LUL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW53 LUL, 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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SW53 LUL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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