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GF04 BNB

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,909 mi
Last recorded95,909 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 BNB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,909 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 95,877 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 81,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,864 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,759 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 72,759 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,122 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f hose corroded

brake pipes to and from rear hoses corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,869 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 6,607 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 13,861 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 BNB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF04 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

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

Is GF04 BNB safe to buy?

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