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GX54 RXG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,316 mi
Last recorded135,316 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 RXG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 135,316 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 121,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure both sides- d-bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle fractured tie bar bracket rusted (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle tie bar- chassis bracket not properly welded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured axle stay bar holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Axle fractured tie bar bracket rusted (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached axle tie bar- chassis bracket not properly welded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,691 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 101,691 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 100,055 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion to chassis members (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 96,533 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,329 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,503 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,711 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,715 miles

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

slight play in front+rear anti rollbars

Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in front+rear anti rollbars

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,792 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,061 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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GX54 RXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX54 RXG, 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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GX54 RXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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