MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,492 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance unable to be tested leak & axle arm insecure (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions unable to be completed fluid leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Spare tyre defective
Underside chassis and suspension components corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Underside chassis and suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak between back box and mid section (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded but not weakened
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin O/S/R pad lower (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure mount slack (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin O/S/r pad Lower (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure mount slack (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin O/S/r pad Lower (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GJ04 SNU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2004.
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