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GL53 ZXV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZXV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2019 125,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear axle support for top ..tiebar VERY CORRODED

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 115,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced aim/pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced aim/pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick LOOKS LIKE HAS BEEN BINDING ?? (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 remove fuel tank ? (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear axle support for top ..tiebar VERY CORRODED

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 108,755 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes running along chassis leg showing corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2016 108,750 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipes running along chassis leg showing corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 99,368 miles

o/s/r wheel slight blinding

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2014 91,517 miles

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

front brake disks and brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tail gate support struts worn apply no assisstance

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,517 miles

front brake disks and brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tail gate support struts worn apply no assisstance

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,794 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Mar 2013 84,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,533 miles

rear brake pipes showing signs of age

Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,987 miles

rear exhauet very close to towbar advise to reposition.....o/s/r door stiff to open....front diff filler plug very loose

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,821 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 33,851 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,464 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 ZXV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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