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GJ04 ZRX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,848 mi
Last recorded129,848 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside sill heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 129,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside sill heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2023 114,033 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension arms corroded

tow bar corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 3mm, 245/70R16 107H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a reading of 2mm, worn inner edge 245/70R16 107H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 99,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 93,024 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 93,019 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 85,377 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,370 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 77,899 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,076 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 62,046 miles

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

Chassis & sills corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,142 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Mar 2013 49,142 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 37,529 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 37,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,495 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,189 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 ZRX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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