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GD53 CDN

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,571 mi
Last recorded187,571 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 CDN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 187,571 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 186,610 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 186,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 175,166 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes from front to rear flexies corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 163,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 156,341 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 156,341 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,162 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 143,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 130,682 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 124,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 111,584 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 82,284 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 CDN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD53 CDN, 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 GD53 CDN registered?

GD53 CDN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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