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GJ04 WFG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,374 mi
Last recorded138,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,374 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 159,997 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads low and will need attention soon have advised presenter (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Slight Bind on brakes but not showing on RBT

Fail 7 May 2018 159,997 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads low and will need attention soon have advised presenter (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Slight Bind on brakes but not showing on RBT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 153,073 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 144,601 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,798 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 139,353 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 135,737 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 131,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 126,358 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 120,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 115,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 107,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine oil level minimum at time of test

exhaust emissions just in limit at time of test

rear number plate starting to discolour at tine of test

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil level minimum

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2007 93,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil level minimum

Oil leak

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 WFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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