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GF04 BNN

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,648 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2021 115,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipes join rear hoses by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked clasp stuck under seat

Fail 9 Jun 2021 115,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlights fitted with hid kit (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipes join rear hoses by axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seatbelt not checked clasp stuck under seat

Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,180 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 108,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

park brake travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 99,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 3mm of tread

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 93,174 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 87,782 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,064 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 71,989 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 71,989 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 57,842 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 57,842 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2011 50,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 10,587 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 BNN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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