MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine oil added before test
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack casing fractured and stability or attachment of casing affected (2.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil added before test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Both Headlamp Lenses Starting To Deteriorate
Engine Cover Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components
Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
Front Number Plate Small Crack
Lower Radiator Protector Corroded
Nearside Front Slight Damage
Nearside Rear Wheel Centre Cap Missing
Oil Leaks
Rear Anti Roll Bar 'D' Bushes Have Slight Play
Rear Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Bushes Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement
Slight Play In Both Steering Arms
Slight Wear On Edge On Both Front Seat Belts
Some Minor Chips In Screen
Rear brakes binding slightly
Slight oil leaks
Slight play in offside steering arm
Damage to front bumper
Oil leaks
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front bumper and offside front door damaged
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
front number plate damaged
nearside rear tyre nearing tread bars
offside front door damaged
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs slight wear
front pads appear low
nearside front bumper and wheel arch damaged
outer sills covered
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
both front wheel arches damaged
front number plate damaged
offside front door damaged
outer sills damaged
rear pads appear low
Oil leak
Oil leak
both rear tyres tread low 3mm
nearside front wheel arch damaged
tested in damp conditions
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light damage to nearside front bumper & front number plate holder
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ04 ZRT 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 88.2%.
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 ZRT, 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 ZRT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2004.
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