MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion in general exhaust system flanges poor
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriated
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Some evidence of corrosion to both sills but covers fitted restricting inspection
Steering arms have slight play at attatchment
corrosion to both inner sills
Exhaust flanges heavily corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both close to limit beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Some evidence of corrosion to both sills but covers fitted restricting inspection
Dampness around clutch fluid reservoir
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Some evidence of corrosion to both sills but covers fitted restricting inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective No pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Dampness around clutch fluid reservoir
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Some evidence of corrosion to both sills but covers fitted restricting inspection
general corrosion to exhaust system
nearside front tyre below 1.6mm on the outer edge of the tyre
rear exhaust tail pipe missing rubber mounting
slight corrosion to towbar
Front shock absorbers weak
Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing
Front shock absorbers weak
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)
Both front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
Both rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
Front brake discs are slightly worn
Nearside headlight lens is faded
Offside headlight mounting bracket is broken but not insecure
Nearside headlight lens is faded
Both front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
Both rear anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes are slightly worn
Front brake discs are slightly worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside headlight mounting bracket is broken but not insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres have some stonecut damage in places (will need replacing soon)
nearside rear brake has a slight bind when turned by hand
nearside rear seatbelt is slow to retract
offside headlight mounting bracket is broken but not insecure
screw in offside front tyre tread
slight play / wear in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge and close to legal minimum
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge and close to legal minimum
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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FY54 GTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FY54 GTZ, 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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FY54 GTZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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