MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak but not excessive.
Rear chassis corroded, not deemed excessive.
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.
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))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear sill (6.1.B.2)
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
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
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Slight play in nearside steering rack mountin point
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight play in nearside steering rack mountin point
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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