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GL53 ZYW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,435 mi
Last recorded143,435 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 ZYW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 143,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 143,435 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,228 miles

park brake cable deterioted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 124,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 111,172 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2014 111,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

exhaust is corroded

nearside rear brake disc is corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,572 miles

front and rear a/r/bar D bushes slight play..rear brake pipes corroded..x/s travel handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2013 89,424 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2013 89,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,215 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 75,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,480 miles

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

transfer box oily

Fail 30 Jan 2009 65,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s headlamp drivers trim system not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 65,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlamp drivers trim system not working

Pass 30 Jan 2008 57,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 ZYW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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