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GD53 EWT

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,270 mi
Last recorded159,270 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 159,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 159,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 152,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 143,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 117,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,773 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 100,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 84,721 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,299 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,298 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 75,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,549 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,992 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 EWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EWT, 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 EWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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