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GF54 LFO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,077 mi
Last recorded98,077 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 LFO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 94,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 92,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 90,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle tie bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2019 90,483 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axle tie bar fixing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle tie bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,579 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Surface corrosion to rear chassis and axle.

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,211 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,365 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,080 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,521 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 76,995 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 60,588 miles

exhaust blow at front pipe

Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,274 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,471 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,621 miles

both rear tyres wearing low--nsf tyre wearing low

Pass 16 May 2008 32,235 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,186 miles

tail gate will not close

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 LFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LFO, 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 LFO registered?

GF54 LFO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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