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GJ04 ZRY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,813 mi
Last recorded139,813 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 139,813 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 127,789 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner sills corroded but nor weekend (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear inner sill corroded but not weekend (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 117,385 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

recommend tracking

recommend waxoil

under carriage guard excessively corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 114,042 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

recommend tracking

recommend waxoil

under carriage guard excessively corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,510 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under vehicle dry - recommend waxoil

Fail 7 Feb 2017 106,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under vehicle dry - recommend waxoil

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,117 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/70 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 88,588 miles

tracking m ay be required after mot repairs

umder vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Fail 26 Feb 2015 88,588 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking m ay be required after mot repairs

umder vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,925 miles

gearbox has oil leak

under vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,725 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

gearbox has oil leak

under vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,127 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,159 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,504 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 ZRY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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