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FR04 GHU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 GHU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 121,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,374 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 100,571 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 85,087 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,748 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 78,748 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 68,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,527 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,205 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 GHU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GHU, 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 GHU registered?

FR04 GHU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FR04 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR04 GHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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