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G4 PUF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,580 mi
Last recorded199,580 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 PUF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 199,580 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 199,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 194,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 175,352 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

flexy hoses slightly deteriorated

springs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 154,031 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 154,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 130,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn om inner and outer edges

n/s/f wiper split on end

Pass 9 May 2008 105,545 miles

Front discs worn.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,732 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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G4 PUF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G4 PUF, 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 G4 PUF registered?

G4 PUF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is G4 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 PUF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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