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GJ04 ZSN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,747 mi
Last recorded112,747 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,747 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective obviously under-inflated

Fail 2 Nov 2021 112,495 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Spare tyre defective obviously under-inflated

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,097 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,863 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,809 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,470 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,226 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,111 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 30 Jan 2018 90,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flang (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine covers and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Feb 2017 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,239 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 82,236 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box braket (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,667 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 72,639 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 63,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 54,277 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake pads worn 60%

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,807 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 39,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,635 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 16,573 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 ZSN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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