MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
O/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE REPLACEMENT ASAP
advise x2 front wiper blades
front discs and pads 3/4 worn
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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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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