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GL54 KBN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,447 mi
Last recorded121,447 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 121,447 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner sill corrosion

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 117,346 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 116,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 114,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,152 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,906 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 379,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 72,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,201 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,130 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 51,697 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 51,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 43,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 27,302 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,321 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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GL54 KBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GL54 KBN, 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 GL54 KBN registered?

GL54 KBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is GL54 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 KBN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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