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FY54 GTZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,487 mi
Last recorded132,487 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 GTZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 132,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 131,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 125,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,744 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,876 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Rear exhaust rubber mounting missing

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,876 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,525 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,871 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,123 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre is wearing on inside edge and close to legal minimum

Fail 29 Aug 2012 67,190 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,253 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,419 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,050 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 26,531 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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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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