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GF04 BNK

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 94,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp as been repaired with tape

oil everywhere under engine bay

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,064 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 81,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,765 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,681 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 59,791 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,407 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 53,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 42,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 21,165 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,459 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 BNK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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