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GJ54 EYL

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,861 mi
Last recorded80,861 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 EYL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 80,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S FRONT AND REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED AND HOLED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CROSS TUBE AXLE MOUNTAIN EXCESSIVE CORROTION AND UNSAFE TO DRIVE. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NO EMMISION TEST EXHAUST BROKEN.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT EXCESSIVE CORRSION REAR AXLE MOUNTAIN POINT DANGEROUS.

Pass 12 Jan 2021 76,529 miles

Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 73,517 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 73,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tube at pan hard bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 69,665 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 69,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS TUBE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 65,781 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,781 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint blowing slightly

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,666 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 60,600 miles

Front front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 54,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,533 miles

front tyres close to limit

low handbrake reading

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 35,375 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,375 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All four tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,806 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE - n/s wiper blade deteriorated

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,947 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 11,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 8,930 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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GJ54 EYL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ54 EYL, 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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GJ54 EYL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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