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GJ04 WFY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,329 mi
Last recorded162,329 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 162,329 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 155,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 155,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 147,720 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,338 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2011 89,338 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 132,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 121,596 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,036 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 WFY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFY, 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 WFY registered?

GJ04 WFY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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