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GJ04 VLC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,584 mi
Last recorded59,584 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VLC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 59,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 59,584 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 59,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 59,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,117 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,843 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 57,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 56,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,743 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,442 miles

auxiliary drive belt perished

offside front flex hose twisted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 54,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

auxiliary drive belt perished

offside front flex hose twisted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 52,691 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,746 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,746 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,161 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,796 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 44,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 39,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 35,141 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,000 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,634 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,431 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 18,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VLC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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