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GJ04 ZSL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,464 mi
Last recorded150,464 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 150,464 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,159 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,175 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,153 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 115,311 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 104,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,621 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,824 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,707 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 76,100 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,395 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,395 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,987 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,136 miles

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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 ZSL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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