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GF04 BLN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,402 mi
Last recorded132,402 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 132,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 132,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,359 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 109,359 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 81,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 77,661 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wearingon inner edge

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing thin

oil ,leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,142 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,342 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,897 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,605 miles

fan belt cracking

o/s/f tyre wearing thin

oil leaks on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2009 33,720 miles

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,223 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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GF04 BLN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF04 BLN, 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 GF04 BLN registered?

GF04 BLN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is GF04 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 BLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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