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GF04 BNZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,979 mi
Last recorded124,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,979 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 124,974 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,792 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 119,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,572 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2015 113,546 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,721 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack rubber bush worn

Pass 10 Apr 2013 101,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 95,382 miles

Dampness around power steering rack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 84,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to front numberplate

damage to o/s/r light lens

front & rear brake pads getting low

small stonechips to windscreen

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2011 84,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to front numberplate

damage to o/s/r light lens

front & rear brake pads getting low

small stonechips to windscreen

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 70,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear tyre profiels different

front no.plate cracked

osr light unit damaged and water ingress

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,106 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front and rear tyre profiels different

front no.plate cracked

osr light unit damaged and water ingress

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

grease around steering rack gaitors

n/s front seatbelt slow to return

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,407 miles

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Fail 19 Apr 2008 36,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,689 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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 BNZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BNZ, 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 BNZ registered?

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

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