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GF04 NHN

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 NHN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 79,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,171 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,171 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,082 miles

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

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 3 Jul 2017 71,696 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 71,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,253 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,237 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 36,235 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,714 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing very low

Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,667 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 NHN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol 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 NHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF04 NHN registered?

GF04 NHN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is GF04 NHN safe to buy?

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