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GF04 TLY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,396 mi
Last recorded99,396 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 99,396 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 28 May 2019 99,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 16 May 2018 97,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front under body floor sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Fail 8 May 2018 97,260 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front under body floor sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 12 May 2017 94,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel binding

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

Pass 4 May 2016 87,977 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 83,102 miles

steering rack misting oil

Fail 11 May 2015 83,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

steering rack misting oil

Pass 7 May 2014 76,823 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 70,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 64,591 miles

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

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)

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

nearside rear brake sticky

Pass 13 May 2011 57,218 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 48,784 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 40,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,813 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 24,989 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 TLY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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