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GK54 XHJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,646 mi
Last recorded84,646 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 XHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 84,646 miles

body corroded around body to chassis mounting areas; near side rear,off side rear and near side front

rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,221 miles

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

Nearside Front sill panelling corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill panelling corroded

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

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

Offside Rear sill panelling corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,093 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut in tread.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc corroded. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has cut in tread.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad 1.5mm Outer inner pad 7mm. (N/S/R Pads both 7mm) (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rubber exhaust mounting perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,499 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,673 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,599 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

hand brake high

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 42,593 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,312 miles

nearside front tyre is on 2mm

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,861 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,221 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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GK54 XHJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK54 XHJ, 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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GK54 XHJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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