CarVerify

Free Car Check

GF54 ZBE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 148,701 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrossion on all components

Fail 28 Jun 2022 148,701 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrossion on all components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 144,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2021 144,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 17 Jul 2020 139,585 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 139,585 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 133,115 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2019 133,115 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,070 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 113,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 113,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,423 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,654 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 81,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,537 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs badly pitted & rusted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,171 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,380 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,295 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GF54 ZBE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF54 ZBE?

You can check the full history of GF54 ZBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GF54 ZBE registered?

GF54 ZBE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is GF54 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 ZBE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF54 ZBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GF54 ZBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.