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CP04 GMY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,057 mi
Last recorded175,057 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 GMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 175,057 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DISTORTED & CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear entire suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 175,056 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S FRONT & REAR ENTIRE SILLS (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F & O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST START DISTORTED & CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front & rear entire suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 174,879 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to tow bar near the body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front susspension comps and steering comps heavily corroded.

Front under cover heavily corrroded and small hole coming.

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear body corroded

Nearside Rear brake cover corroded.

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

Offside Front lower bump stop missing.

Offside Rear body corroded.

Offside Rear brake cover corroded.

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in inside tyre wall.

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear diff leaking.

Rear susspesionn heavily corroded.

chassis corroded front and rear.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under vehicle body and chassis heavily under sealed.

Pass 18 May 2015 167,583 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

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

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

all brake pipes at rear corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 167,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake pipes at rear corroded

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 20 May 2014 160,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 153,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 144,388 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 130,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 104,824 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 72,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,390 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,249 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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CP04 GMY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CP04 GMY, 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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CP04 GMY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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