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GD53 USO

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,013 mi
Last recorded106,013 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 USO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 106,013 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure middle section hanger insecure and is fouling crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded along floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill is corroded and holed along sill under cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed along sill under cover (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded along floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested hand brake cable snapped during brake test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive beside transmission etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded middle and tail section

handbrake cable snapped during testing brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,269 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,935 miles

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

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection of outer sills.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 89,600 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 85,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,749 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 80,660 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,143 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 73,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake discs pitted

Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 57,732 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 57,732 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 53,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,747 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,817 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 32,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 USO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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