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GJ04 VNL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,869 mi
Last recorded119,869 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 119,869 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2022 119,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded going to Nearside front and Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 114,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 107,508 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 103,001 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 90,871 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on edge.

Nearside Head lamp paten poor glass going opaque

Offside Front Wearing on edge.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 82,196 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 74,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,809 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

wiper blades have a reduced clearing effect and beginning to split

Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,942 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 61,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,060 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 37,060 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,094 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,981 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 17,971 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 Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 VNL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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