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GF53 JMS

2020 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,229 mi
Last recorded36,229 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 JMS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 19,756 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 19,756 miles

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

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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GF53 JMS is a 2020 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 GF53 JMS, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GF53 JMS registered?

GF53 JMS is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is GF53 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 JMS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 JMS have outstanding finance?

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