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FL54 GME

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,750 mi
Last recorded91,750 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 GME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear suspension coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 89,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,822 miles

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

underside corroded in places

Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,298 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,319 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 1 Aug 2020 76,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 73,552 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slightly leak from the Steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front •Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2018 70,563 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,735 miles

additional wiring along nearside of chassis is close to rear coil spring

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,633 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,243 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 51,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 46,023 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,878 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,001 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 19,550 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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FL54 GME is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FL54 GME, 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 FL54 GME registered?

FL54 GME is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is FL54 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 GME shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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