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GJ54 TUV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,373 mi
Last recorded144,373 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TUV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,373 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 144,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,955 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside inner sill slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside 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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front diff has slight leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,589 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 133,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 124,723 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure suspension (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint suspension anti-roll bar link lower ball joint slightly worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 111,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake operating effort is slightly lower than on offside

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

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

front & rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 100,136 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear parking brake operation slightly lower than on offside

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,140 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,620 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,323 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,159 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 68,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 58,845 miles

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s park brake slow to release

Fail 11 Aug 2009 49,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,411 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,134 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 TUV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GJ54 TUV, 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 TUV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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