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GJ04 VME

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,284 mi
Last recorded151,284 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 151,284 miles

near side and off side brake back plates corroded slightly

rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 151,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side and off side brake back plates corroded slightly

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2016 137,337 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,589 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 125,111 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 125,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 119,837 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 119,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 119,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,869 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 109,869 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,098 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 93,098 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,764 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 53,465 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,471 miles

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 VME is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VME, 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 VME is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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