CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ04 ZRN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,799 mi
Last recorded164,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 164,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle components covered with under seal unable to check properly,oil leak,n/s mirror secured by tape,under vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2017 164,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle components covered with under seal unable to check properly,oil leak,n/s mirror secured by tape,under vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 164,788 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front/rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front/rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed nearside rear passenger (5.2.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted - exhaust system corroded - springs corroded - under body has corrosion - oil leak -

Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,475 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 155,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 138,619 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 138,619 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 123,135 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2013 106,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,062 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 75,287 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 16,048 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ04 ZRN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ZRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ04 ZRN?

You can check the full history of GJ04 ZRN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ04 ZRN registered?

GJ04 ZRN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is GJ04 ZRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ04 ZRN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ04 ZRN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ04 ZRN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.