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WM53 LYD

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,109 mi
Last recorded141,109 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 LYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 141,109 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2015 141,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2014 116,942 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing starting to fail

slight movement in steering rack clamp

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,942 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front wheel bearing starting to fail

slight movement in steering rack clamp

Pass 10 Sep 2013 112,891 miles

Front sidelights blue

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Fail 9 Sep 2013 112,885 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front sidelights blue

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

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

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,200 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlights

slight movement in the steerimg rack

Pass 24 Oct 2011 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,606 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 60,027 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,985 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 215,713 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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WM53 LYD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WM53 LYD, 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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WM53 LYD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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