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GL53 ZZC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 89,152 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,953 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,953 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 74,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,656 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 68,636 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 63,556 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 63,556 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,598 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,192 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,191 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 32,870 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 18,439 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 ZZC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

GL53 ZZC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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