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GJ04 WCD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,199 mi
Last recorded137,199 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 127,505 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 127,503 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ( two pipes) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Bo;ts missing from EGR valve. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 107,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,616 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 88,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 76,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,557 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 26,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,510 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 WCD 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 WCD, 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 WCD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2004.

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