MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,331 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake Pipes Corroded Front To Rear
Headlight Lens' Deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all pads getting low
discs rusty
underside showing surface rust
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all pads getting low
discs rusty
underside showing surface rust
chips on screen
outer sills corroded
rear tyres close to limits & perished
rust patches
sill covers fitted
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
chips on screen
outer sills corroded
rear tyres close to limits & perished
rust patches
sill covers fitted
slight bind on rear brakes
brakes & suspension noisy
rear tyres just off limits
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brakes & suspension noisy
rear tyres just off limits
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ04 VLM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?
GJ04 VLM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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