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GJ04 FRT

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,104 mi
Last recorded125,104 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 FRT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 123,835 miles

Nearside & Offside headlamps are deteriorating - the lenses are opaque.

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

Pass 6 May 2016 121,714 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 121,697 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Item removed from windscreen/drivers view.

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

Pass 18 May 2015 118,188 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 118,188 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 113,926 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 110,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 102,366 miles

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

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

towing socket insecure

Pass 6 May 2011 94,392 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 84,701 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 72,027 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 614,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,484 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 FRT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ04 FRT, 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 GJ04 FRT registered?

GJ04 FRT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 June 2004.

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