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GJ04 ZSD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,410 mi
Last recorded81,410 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2014 81,410 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre at 3mm on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,410 miles

o/s/r tyre at 3mm on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 66,018 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,071 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 58,046 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 46,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,977 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 34,977 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,712 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 ZSD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZSD, 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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What year was GJ04 ZSD registered?

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

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