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GF54 BHD

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,203 mi
Last recorded62,203 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 62,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 62,125 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member(fuel tank, suspension components and brake components) attached to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills length of vehicle both sides cannot be assessed due to side skirts fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,797 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light age related corrosion to chassis and rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,332 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,332 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 51,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,877 miles

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

Rear axle mountings badly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 46,636 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 46,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 44,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,852 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,696 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low on outside edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,009 miles

offside front tyre tread depth wearing low on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,047 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 31,024 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,230 miles

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,817 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,663 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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GF54 BHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GF54 BHD, 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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GF54 BHD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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