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GF04 NHC

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,038 mi
Last recorded145,038 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 145,038 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2015 139,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,310 miles

Centre Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.7.5c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,768 miles

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

rear tyres worn in middle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 119,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

steel brake pipes in centre of rear axle are corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2012 119,484 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

steel brake pipes in centre of rear axle are corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2011 108,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 108,575 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

n.s wiper split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 100,337 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 93,343 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 93,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 67,994 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 NHC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

GF04 NHC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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