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GJ04 ZSG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 126,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jun 2025 117,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear [at rear flexi joint ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear [at rear flexi joint] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 May 2024 111,424 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe section on flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 111,167 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade poor (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated! (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe section on flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 105,699 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 105,698 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 101,171 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded above rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,125 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses tarnished

Pass 5 Dec 2019 97,574 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 889,772 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,925 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,504 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 50,179 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,844 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,759 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,424 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 ZSG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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