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GL53 OAH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,758 mi
Last recorded112,758 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 OAH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 112,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,701 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 108,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 102,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,942 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,627 miles

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 12 Dec 2012 83,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,029 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 58,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 58,402 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,593 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 41,748 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 33,909 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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GL53 OAH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GL53 OAH, 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 GL53 OAH registered?

GL53 OAH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is GL53 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 OAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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