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GJ04 WBY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,044 mi
Last recorded91,044 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,044 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm mount ripped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front steering rack bushes worn but not excessive

Rear chassis legs corroded around spring mounts

Rear fuel tank mount corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 85,686 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 82,612 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 82,612 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 81,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 81,667 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL INNER (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to fail ON AXL (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 79,981 miles

CORROISION ALL CHASSIS UPPER REAR !!

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 79,981 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL INNER /3 HOLE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,895 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE !! ()

PLAY IN STEERING MOUNT !

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 78,895 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced ON AXL BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ENGINE !! ()

PLAY IN STEERING MOUNT !

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,714 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 77,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,560 miles

PLAY IN STEERING/BUSH

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing BUSH (2.4.E.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,785 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 69,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,893 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 64,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,023 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,764 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 2,973 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 24,142 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,142 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,630 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 WBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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