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GJ04 WCF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,417 mi
Last recorded128,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 128,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 119,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 111,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,108 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 88,908 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,537 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 70,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 62,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,213 miles

N/S/R Brake binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 51,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,726 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,101 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 21 Apr 2009 38,619 miles

engine oil level low

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,668 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,660 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 WCF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

GJ04 WCF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for GJ04 WCF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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