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GF04 BNJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,588 mi
Last recorded182,588 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 182,588 miles

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 174,788 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 174,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,868 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 161,866 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 143,370 miles

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit

nearside and offside underbody sills corroded

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak offside rear shock absorber

Pass 4 Aug 2016 128,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 115,937 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

head lights hazed

headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,462 miles

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

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

O/S/F beam pattern faded.

Fail 2 Aug 2014 104,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

O/S/F beam pattern faded.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 96,044 miles

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

O/S w/wiper perished.

O/S/F and o/s/r tyres worn inner tread areas.

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 2 Aug 2013 96,033 miles

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

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

O/S w/wiper perished.

O/S/F and o/s/r tyres worn inner tread areas.

Rear handbrake fulcrum slightly stiff action.

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,415 miles

Sill covers fitted.O/S/R tyre worn slightly inner tread area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 74,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2011 74,934 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn & lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,327 miles

windscreen wipers not returning to park

Fail 28 Jul 2010 62,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen wipers not returning to park

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,747 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,958 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,641 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 BNJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BNJ, 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 BNJ registered?

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

Is GF04 BNJ safe to buy?

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