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BW53 GYZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,989 mi
Last recorded138,989 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 GYZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 138,989 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 138,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside sill (front section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside sill (rear section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside sill (rear section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake imbalance

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,501 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,867 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake pipes undersealed in places

n/s/r handbrake performance low - working at time of test

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2016 109,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

front brake pipes undersealed in places

n/s/r handbrake performance low - working at time of test

oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2015 100,044 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,893 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 91,893 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Dec 2013 85,379 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 76,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 67,111 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2012 67,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 48,740 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s handbrake no movement on cable.various components corroded.various chassis corrosion.various oil leaks.various b/pipes greased.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 48,740 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s handbrake no movement on cable.various components corroded.various chassis corrosion.various oil leaks.various b/pipes greased.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,357 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

various b/pipes greased various light chassis corrosion various components corroding poor handbrake operation n/s various minor oil leaks oil filter loose tighten up.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,498 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn n/s outer cv gaiter damp

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,836 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

various flexi brake hose unions corroded.

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 GYZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYZ, 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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BW53 GYZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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