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BW53 GYN

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GYN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 102,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,082 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 92,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,048 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 89,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,627 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 85,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,732 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,155 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,612 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,376 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 42,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,829 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,824 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 41,555 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,940 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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BW53 GYN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BW53 GYN, 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 BW53 GYN registered?

BW53 GYN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is BW53 GYN safe to buy?

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