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GD04 KAU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

155,140 mi
Last recorded155,140 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 KAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 155,140 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 155,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 146,835 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 141,977 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,420 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 133,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 126,572 miles

BAD OIL LEAK SUSPECT OIL FILTER

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DAMAGED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 126,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16/107H HANKOOK (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

BAD OIL LEAK SUSPECT OIL FILTER

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DAMAGED

INSIDE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SET TO 0 TO RECHECK HEADLIGHJT AIM

ITEM REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,309 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 114,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 104,368 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,581 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,313 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight noise near/side front wheel

Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,313 miles

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight noise near/side front wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 47,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,455 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,227 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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GD04 KAU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GD04 KAU, 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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GD04 KAU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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