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WM53 OSC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,328 mi
Last recorded67,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 OSC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 67,322 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both headlamps faded

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 66,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 64,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 62,102 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 59,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,074 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 47,806 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 47,803 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2008 40,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 30,556 miles

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

small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Fail 1 May 2007 30,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

small cut in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 27,836 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 OSC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 WM53 OSC, 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 WM53 OSC registered?

WM53 OSC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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