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GF54 HNO

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HNO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,494 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 107,344 miles

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 107,342 miles

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))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame ball joint has slight play top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 102,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

front and rear tyres cracking on tread area

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 88,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,262 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 59,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,218 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 50,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,286 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 HNO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF54 HNO, 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 GF54 HNO registered?

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

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