MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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28% rear brake imbalance
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner arch, viewed when door open (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s handbrake effort poor
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
both sills unable to check condition due to sill covers fitted
rear brake disc mud shields corroded
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle at various places (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front prop uj worn
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front prop uj worn
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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GJ04 ZRK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.
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 ZRK, 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 ZRK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.
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