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SW53 GYF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,408 mi
Last recorded93,408 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 GYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,408 miles

corrosion to chassis / sills / fuel pipes

Pass 9 May 2017 88,179 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 87,947 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 71,104 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 71,104 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 68,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,793 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Both front tyres worn close too limit

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 63,733 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Both front tyres worn close too limit

Nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,413 miles

Windscreen wipers dont always park automatically

Fail 7 Jan 2012 53,403 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wipers dont always park automatically

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,550 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 37,969 miles

Front prop-shaft boot split

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 33,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,223 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 22,686 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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SW53 GYF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW53 GYF, 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 SW53 GYF registered?

SW53 GYF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for SW53 GYF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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