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GJ04 VHU

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,529 mi
Last recorded139,529 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 139,529 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,377 miles

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear chassis corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 136,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Drop link broken. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak but not excessive.

Rear chassis corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,997 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion on n/s inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear "UJ" (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 131,782 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 131,768 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pair-lower wheel arch at hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise maintenance. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 129,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn DANGEROUS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively poor type of wiper blade. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect park brake mechanism as cause. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pair-lower wheel arch at hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advise maintenance. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,257 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 126,171 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 124,048 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar link perishing

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link perishing

Offside Front anti roll bar link perishing

Offside Rear anti roll bar link perishing

front wipers smearing

glow plug light is on

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,737 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 122,737 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal ram seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil-leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 120,079 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 103,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 103,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 94,253 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 94,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2012 86,977 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2011 80,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 72,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 72,310 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 61,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,945 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 49,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,875 miles

Slight play in nearside steering rack mountin point

Fail 20 Apr 2007 39,875 miles

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack mountin point

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 VHU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GJ04 VHU, 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 VHU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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