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GK53 MZL

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,695 mi
Last recorded120,695 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 120,695 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 120,657 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2015 109,973 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,381 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 91,360 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 76,462 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,946 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 67,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 58,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,704 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,589 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 39,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 39,291 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 29,333 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 MZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MZL, 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 GK53 MZL registered?

GK53 MZL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for GK53 MZL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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