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GJ54 TVF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,820 mi
Last recorded78,820 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TVF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 78,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,328 miles

Both rear wheels binding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 77,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 74,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,960 miles

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

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slight binding

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,106 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,057 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in o/f/r roll bar

Fail 3 Oct 2008 51,654 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,653 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,600 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 TVF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TVF, 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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What year was GJ54 TVF registered?

GJ54 TVF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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