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GK53 LNR

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,892 mi
Last recorded162,892 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 LNR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2018 162,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER DOOR SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure BROKEN (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES CLOSE TO FLEXI HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA)

O/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED

Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,720 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER DOOR SILLS CORRODED

Fail 6 Feb 2017 152,720 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER DOOR SILLS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 142,838 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 142,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 131,922 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 120,968 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 120,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 110,665 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 87,811 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 87,811 miles

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

rear brakes have slight brake judder

Fail 25 Jan 2010 75,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 46,461 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,444 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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GK53 LNR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK53 LNR, 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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GK53 LNR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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