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GF04 BNY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,831 mi
Last recorded124,831 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 124,831 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 124,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 118,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 118,209 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 115,941 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 112,835 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,833 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 110,072 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,795 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,841 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no tow ball fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,913 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 5,639 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 BNY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY registered?

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

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