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YE53 OOJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 OOJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,739 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,936 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,350 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,893 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 80,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,975 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,772 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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YE53 OOJ 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 YE53 OOJ, 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 YE53 OOJ registered?

YE53 OOJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YE53 OOJ safe to buy?

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