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GP53 WTV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,507 mi
Last recorded103,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WTV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 103,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 102,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 101,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 100,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both linkages (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rear brake pipes rusty

rusty rear underneath of vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer rear stabiliser bushes have slight play

rear brake pipes rusty

rear d bushes have slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2019 97,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer rear stabiliser bushes have slight play

rear brake pipes rusty

rear d bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,546 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/sand o/s D bushes front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes rusted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 95,546 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/sand o/s D bushes front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,759 miles

play in front roll bar "D" bushes

play in n/s/r roll bar link bushes

play in rear roll bar "D" bushes

rear brake pipes rusted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 92,758 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in front roll bar "D" bushes

play in n/s/r roll bar link bushes

play in rear roll bar "D" bushes

rear brake pipes rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 89,282 miles

brake pipes across axle rusted

n/s and O/s front tyres slightly pershed in tread pattern

play in front roll bar D bushes

play in n/s/r roll bar link bushes

play in rear roll bar D bushes

Fail 20 Jan 2016 89,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake pipes across axle rusted

n/s and O/s front tyres slightly pershed in tread pattern

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

play in front roll bar D bushes

play in n/s/r roll bar link bushes

play in rear roll bar D bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,240 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front tyres slightly perrished in tread pattern

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

rear brake pipes across axle slight corrosion

slight play in front roll bar "D" bushes

slight play in rear roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,400 miles

brake supply pipes accross axle rusty n/s and o/s rear

n/s and o/s rear roll bar D bushes slight play

no rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

rear roll bar n/s outer bushes slight play

small cut n/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f/tyre small cuts on inner side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,282 miles

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

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

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

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

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,355 miles

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

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

rear seat,s & seat belt,s not fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,355 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 60,935 miles

rear seat belts and seats have been removed

Pass 16 Jan 2009 53,451 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 49,378 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 42,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 42,549 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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GP53 WTV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP53 WTV, 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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GP53 WTV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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