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GK04 LEF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,840 mi
Last recorded134,840 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 LEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 134,840 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 134,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 128,765 miles

both rear outerwheel arches behind doors are corroded

spare tyre is underinflated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 128,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam lens may be defective when bulb is working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern through lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear outerwheel arches behind doors are corroded

spare tyre is underinflated

Pass 17 Mar 2018 119,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,554 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 10 Mar 2014 85,197 miles

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 41,639 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear seat belts not checked properly due to child seats fitted.

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 LEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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