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GJ04 EZR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,650 mi
Last recorded134,650 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 EZR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 134,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disks poor condition

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 134,644 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disks poor condition

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

Pass 13 May 2016 131,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2016 131,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 124,792 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 May 2015 124,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 114,348 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2014 114,345 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 101,035 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 101,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 77,357 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2011 77,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,375 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,556 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,555 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 5 Apr 2007 35,293 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,293 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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GJ04 EZR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 GJ04 EZR, 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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GJ04 EZR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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