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FR04 GFV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,653 mi
Last recorded152,653 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 152,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 147,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 130,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 127,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 127,854 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2017 113,669 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 92,032 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 86,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 79,435 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear starting to wear on edges

Pass 15 May 2012 72,472 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 62,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,700 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,236 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 27,927 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 11,538 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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FR04 GFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,491cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FR04 GFV, 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 FR04 GFV registered?

FR04 GFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FR04 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR04 GFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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