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AO54 GZF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2026 87,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside front inner sill has large hole and is corroded within 30cm of chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light lens fogged (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective one of the centre silancer mounts has come away but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded corroded near rear axle ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flange between middle box and back box badly corroded with holes but still secure

front wipers smearing

nearside front seatbelt slow retraction

nearside rear seatbelt slow retraction

rear axle anti tramp bar mounting points corroded but no visible hole and not likely to become detached

whole underbody corroded including rear axle, all suspension components, chassis and body

Fail 21 Feb 2026 87,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

All suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 85,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded (flaky)

Pass 27 Feb 2024 81,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And Offside Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 81,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 79,450 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 78,017 miles

Nearside Outer And Offside Outer Plastic Sill Guards Fitted Preventing Full Inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,310 miles

All Four Tyres Slightly Perished

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 74,487 miles

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2019 74,487 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

middle and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,749 miles

slight perishing to front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2018 71,749 miles

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

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

slight perishing to front tyres

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,981 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

cambelt kit replacement history

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,981 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

cambelt kit replacement history

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,128 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 63,128 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,400 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 52,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 45,030 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 45,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,006 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,828 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 33,828 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,275 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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AO54 GZF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO54 GZF, 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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AO54 GZF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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