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NY53 NKH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,864 mi
Last recorded117,864 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 NKH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,864 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2019 117,864 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 105,735 miles

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

headlamp patterns deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,304 miles

OUTER SEALS NOT CHECKED COVERS IN PLACE

Fail 8 Aug 2016 101,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

OUTER SEALS NOT CHECKED COVERS IN PLACE

Offside Front Inner SEAL CORRODED

Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 97,928 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,746 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 85,458 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,216 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,096 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,779 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,735 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 44,387 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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NY53 NKH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NY53 NKH, 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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NY53 NKH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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