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GF04 BMV

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

128,245 mi
Last recorded128,245 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BMV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear suspension bump stop mount is corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 128,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear suspension bump stop mount is corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,724 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 121,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

advise o/s/r reflector cracked

advise rear exhaust box and joint corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,173 miles

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

advise headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

advise slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,172 miles

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

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

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

advise headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

advise slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 111,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2019 104,791 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,462 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edge

nearside rear brake slightly holding on

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,576 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 86,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 86,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel bearing is noisy

Fail 20 Oct 2014 74,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,086 miles

advise rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,278 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 67,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 51,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,605 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,057 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,488 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,488 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,445 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 BMV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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