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GJ04 ZRT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,693 mi
Last recorded130,693 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 130,693 miles

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 ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 130,693 miles

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 ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,704 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 117,263 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 117,261 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,505 miles

corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 106,362 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 99,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,305 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight oil leaks

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 19 Mar 2014 85,445 miles

Damage to front bumper

Oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,118 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,873 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,522 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres tread low 3mm

nearside front wheel arch damaged

tested in damp conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,321 miles

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?

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 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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