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GJ53 AEY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,972 mi
Last recorded93,972 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 AEY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

parking brake lever reserve travel

underneath componant surface crodded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2021 87,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 21 Oct 2020 83,496 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,582 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 29 Sep 2018 76,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,868 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 74,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,075 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 72,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,382 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 68,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 63,306 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,736 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,610 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,444 miles

both front brake discs worn on limits advs change

Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 30,521 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 24,672 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,585 miles

Slight handbrake travel

Steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jun 2007 17,643 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,690 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 14,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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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GJ53 AEY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJ53 AEY, 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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GJ53 AEY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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