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GD04 PXA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,742 mi
Last recorded127,742 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 PXA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 127,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 121,490 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 121,344 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken park brake cable (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 116,282 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 110,642 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 105,228 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 105,228 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 100,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,938 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 90,583 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 90,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,234 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 79,206 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 76,865 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,501 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,570 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,575 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 48,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,173 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,627 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 PXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GD04 PXA, 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 GD04 PXA registered?

GD04 PXA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 August 2004.

Is GD04 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD04 PXA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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