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GJ04 VNK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,041 mi
Last recorded122,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 VNK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 122,041 miles

Front tyres inner edge wear both sides

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 122,039 miles

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

Front tyres inner edge wear both sides

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake lever no reserve travel

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,538 miles

Offside Front slight play in hub bearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 100,550 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 15 Jun 2015 100,416 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 20 Jun 2014 88,580 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 77,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,454 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 35,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 28,387 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 17,134 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 VNK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK registered?

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

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