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GL53 ZXU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,096 mi
Last recorded70,096 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 70,096 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 70,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 66,780 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,056 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 64,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,222 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 57,927 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,341 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 51,370 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material THROUGH WING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM TREAD. WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 49,467 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded THROUGH WING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material THROUGH WING (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 MM TREAD. WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 MM TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,425 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,252 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,998 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 38,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,383 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,658 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,012 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,252 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 ZXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

GL53 ZXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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