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GF53 YKW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,246 mi
Last recorded119,246 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 YKW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 119,246 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,200 miles

Emissions not tested gasses not reaching rear due to silencer adrift (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer broken off exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 115,433 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 115,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 110,885 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repaire section fitted and is leaking at joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 101,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,558 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2014 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,459 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,881 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2012 78,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,941 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,634 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 38,631 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,477 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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GF53 YKW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF53 YKW, 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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GF53 YKW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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