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GD53 CCX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,808 mi
Last recorded123,808 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 123,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,746 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,919 miles

fuel tank slightly wet

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,238 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,672 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stab link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,741 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear stab link bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 103,328 miles

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly or maybe low performance on nearside, advise inspection (3.7.C.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2017 103,282 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly or maybe low performance on nearside, advise inspection (3.7.C.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 96,528 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 96,510 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 85,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 79,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,289 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 70,710 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 68,838 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 55,884 miles

near side rear tyre very close to minimum limit 1.6 mm

Fail 7 Feb 2009 55,829 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear tyre very close to minimum limit 1.6 mm

recorded brake binding on near side brake due to seized handbrake linkage

Pass 26 Jan 2008 43,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,407 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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GD53 CCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD53 CCX, 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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GD53 CCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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