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GK54 EFA

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,334 mi
Last recorded136,334 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 EFA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,334 miles

Both rear brake pipes are starting to corroded

N/S/F O/S/F and O/S/R tyre are all on 2mm 245/70 R16

Rear brake pads are low and rear brake discs are corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear exhaust mount is perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 136,334 miles

Both rear brake pipes are starting to corroded

N/S/F O/S/F and O/S/R tyre are all on 2mm 245/70 R16

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake pads are low and rear brake discs are corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear exhaust mount is perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,919 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

TEMP REPAIR TO BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP MAT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

clutch release bearing chirps/squeaks on tickover

Fail 12 Mar 2015 127,919 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

clutch release bearing chirps/squeaks on tickover

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 106,508 miles

ADVISE ALL (X3)WIPER BLADES REPLACED

ALL PADS 2/3'S + WORN, (discs lipped and corroded but should go again)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR ARB INNER BUSHES WORN AND KNOCKING, ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

BOTH REAR REG PLATE LAMP BULBS DIM, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

LONG PARK BRAKE TRAVEL, ADVISE ADJUSTMENT SOON (ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIRMENTS OF TEST)

N/S/F INNER DOOR HANCLE FLAKING CHROME (ADVISE MAY CUT FINGERS)

O/S/F TYRE 2MM

OIL VERY DARK, LAST SERVICE ??

REAR DOORS HINGES SIEZING THROUGH LACK OF LUBRICATION/USE

REQ NEW AUX DRIVE BELT

X2 LITRES OF LONGLIFE OIL ADDD PROIR TO EMMISIONS TEST

both towbar 12v sockets damaged. (upper u/s)

brake anti slip mat worn on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,595 miles

N/S/R TYRE VALVE PERRISHED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT VERY SOON. N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT(245/70/16 4X4) AND CRACKING IN TREADS.

REAR INNER ARB BUSHES WORN, ADVISE REPLACEMENT

both tow bar electric sockets damaged, upper u/s

front pads approx 2/3 worn.

poss oil leak from sump

rear pads approx 3/4 worn

reg plate lamps dim

vehicle pulls to n/s on road

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16 107H

all tyres wearing unevenly suspect low pressures

Fail 20 Jan 2011 77,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE 245/70/16 107H

all tyres wearing unevenly suspect low pressures

Pass 14 Dec 2009 66,314 miles

FRONT PADS ALMOST OUT(500ISH MILES), advise discs

Propshaft component defective

advise h/brake adjust

advise new wiper blades

slight play in inner roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2009 66,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT PADS ALMOST OUT(500ISH MILES), advise discs

Propshaft component defective

advise h/brake adjust

advise new wiper blades

slight play in inner roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Nov 2008 52,996 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP

advise x2 front wiper blades

front discs and pads 3/4 worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,922 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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GK54 EFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK54 EFA, 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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GK54 EFA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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