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GD53 UZF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 UZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 84,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 84,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 82,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,632 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,568 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 77,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 72,229 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 72,229 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 68,612 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,118 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,654 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

Heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2010 49,213 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,142 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,468 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,342 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 UZF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

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

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The MOT history for GD53 UZF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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