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GD53 JVT

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

128,120 mi
Last recorded128,120 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 128,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 128,120 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,697 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 117,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,824 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,068 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 93,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 82,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,182 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,154 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 50,811 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 41,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,533 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,338 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 JVT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

GD53 JVT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GD53 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 JVT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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