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GJ04 VNB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,479 mi
Last recorded73,479 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,479 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,546 miles

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

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

general wear/age related corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,945 miles

near side front headlamp top bracket broken but headlamp still secure at time of test

near side rear park brake sticking slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,463 miles

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

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

nsr seat belt slow to retract

osr seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Oct 2011 53,463 miles

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

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front pads getting down

nsr seat belt slow to retract

osr seat belt slow to retract

rear discs poor

rear pads getting down

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 19,919 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 19,919 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 12,193 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,193 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 VNB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

GJ04 VNB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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