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GF54 UXM

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,170 mi
Last recorded101,170 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 UXM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 101,170 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 100,908 miles

Nearside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,448 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror hangings (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front exhaust rusted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,022 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,640 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,187 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,363 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,360 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front windscreen wipers smear screen

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,619 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside handbrake sticking on slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,832 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,832 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,361 miles

advise off side front wiper blade split

Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,746 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 43,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,424 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 UXM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UXM, 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 UXM registered?

GF54 UXM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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