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GF04 BLV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,445 mi
Last recorded112,445 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 112,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 from calipers to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 111,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/coils/suspension arms corroded, but not excessively

Fail 23 Jul 2024 111,422 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides not work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn missing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (sump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle/coils/suspension arms corroded, but not excessively

Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,273 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,046 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 103,046 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 96,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 91,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 83,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 73,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 59,607 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,406 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 34,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,494 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,515 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,924 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 BLV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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