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GK04 LBF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,549 mi
Last recorded131,549 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 129,199 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 126,086 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 126,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 125,363 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged Centre seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated but still operating correctly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 125,363 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged Centre seat belt locking mechanism deteriorated but still operating correctly (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 121,571 miles

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged but still operating correctly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2020 121,571 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Centre rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged but still operating correctly

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 117,311 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 117,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 112,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust support bracket on centre pipe rusted off

Pass 16 May 2017 108,397 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,841 miles

Eng/cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 99,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 May 2014 92,982 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 92,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 91,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,423 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,058 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,934 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,265 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,765 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 36,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear belt not returning

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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GK04 LBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK04 LBF, 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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GK04 LBF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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