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GJ54 WFG

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,798 mi
Last recorded68,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 WFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,798 miles

fuel tank damage

Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,911 miles

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 63,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn from inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,560 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,890 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,284 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,245 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 WFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

GJ54 WFG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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