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GD53 CCY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CCY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,255 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers smeery on screen

Fail 16 Jun 2015 99,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

wipers smeery on screen

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 83,146 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,034 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,009 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,588 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 CCY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GD53 CCY, 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 CCY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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