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GD53 NBZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

149,249 mi
Last recorded149,249 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 NBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 149,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 135,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 135,205 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill End (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,996 miles

Both Headlight Lenses Fogging Over

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 127,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Headlight Lenses Fogging Over

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 121,631 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 121,622 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 112,548 miles

anti roll bar linkage bushes worn/perished (front and rear)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on outer sills, hidden under side skirts so partial view only possible

front numberplate mounting plinth cracked

intercooler damaged and bent out of shape

nearside front fog lamp assembly loose

rear brake pipes (on rear axle) corroding

slight play in nearside (steering rack) track rod

Fail 19 Aug 2015 112,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

anti roll bar linkage bushes worn/perished (front and rear)

both front and offside rear tyres perished

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on outer sills, hidden under side skirts so partial view only possible

front numberplate mounting plinth cracked

intercooler damaged and bent out of shape

nearside front fog lamp assembly loose

rear brake pipes (on rear axle) corroding

slight play in nearside (steering rack) track rod

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,447 miles

front tyres worn on edges,inner edge of offside front worn below 1.6mm - advise replacement soon

nearside headlamp beam image poor

nearside inner washer jet poorly aimed

nearside rear tyre valve poor

offside front and offside rear seatbelts are in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil seepage

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,447 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front tyres worn on edges,inner edge of offside front worn below 1.6mm - advise replacement soon

headlamp lenses poor

nearside inner washer jet poorly aimed

nearside rear tyre valve poor

offside front and offside rear seatbelts are in poor condition

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil seepage

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,074 miles

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 17 Sep 2013 103,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,914 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,430 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,543 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,376 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2009 68,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,736 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 52,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,162 miles

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

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 NBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 NBZ, 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 NBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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