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EF04 GCX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,385 mi
Last recorded153,385 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 GCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 153,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 153,385 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar mount slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 148,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,648 miles

N/s/f brake pipe corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 134,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/s/f brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 124,551 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f rackend has slight play

steering rack damp

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,055 miles

corrosion on both floor to sills

n/s headlamp aim

wear on both rear tyres n/s 1.6mm just legal

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,071 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f rackend has slight play

Fail 18 Aug 2014 111,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

o/s/f rackend has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,754 miles

Headlamp lense detoriation

n/s/r no. plate dull

Pass 21 Aug 2012 95,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,707 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 89,707 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,136 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 56,133 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 56,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r/n/s tyre on legal limit

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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EF04 GCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EF04 GCX, 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 EF04 GCX registered?

EF04 GCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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