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GF04 JYA

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,463 mi
Last recorded135,463 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 JYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 135,463 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 120,571 miles

Both n/s tyres are getting close to the limit.

Fail 25 Oct 2019 120,571 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - lenses cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Track rod inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is on. (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both n/s tyres are getting close to the limit.

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,944 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 107,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015
Pass 2 May 2014 91,992 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 91,992 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,032 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 86,032 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 81,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 73,186 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,476 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,142 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2007 31,257 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 JYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 JYA, 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 JYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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