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GD53 JVX

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,753 mi
Last recorded104,753 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JVX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 104,753 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 104,753 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 98,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all under body surface corrosion

n/s rear inner sill getting weak

rear exhaust flanges getting weak

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,919 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 80,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,405 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres close to limit and offside bald on inner edge

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,721 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,127 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,842 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 68,842 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 67,327 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 67,327 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 58,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 58,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,985 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 JVX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

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

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