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GL04 ETE

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,863 mi
Last recorded134,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 ETE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 134,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 128,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle both main front rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses faded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded - not near any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deterioated - aim not affected

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deterioated - aim not affected

Offside sil corroded

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

brake fluid level below max mark

slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle on various suspension and chassis components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 118,682 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded - not near any prescribed areas

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deterioated - aim not affected

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deterioated - aim not affected

Offside sil corroded

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

brake fluid level below max mark

slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle on various suspension and chassis components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,635 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight deterioration on anti roll bar link arm synthetic bush (not resulting in excessive movement)

Nearside Rear Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Nearside Slight deterioration on headlamp lens (aim not affected)

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

Offside Slight deterioration on headlamp lens (aim not affected)

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle on various suspension components & chassis

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight deterioration on anti roll bar link arm synthetic bush (not resulting in excessive movement)

Nearside Rear Slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Nearside Slight deterioration on headlamp lens (aim not affected)

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

Offside Slight deterioration on headlamp lens (aim not affected)

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

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle on various suspension components & chassis

Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

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

Nearside Rear slight wear on outer edge of tyre tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight deterioration on n/s and o/s headlamp lenses (aim not affected)

slight surface cracking on n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tyres

slight wear/corrosion on handbrake cable

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,477 miles

Front slight wear/surface cracking on n/s/f and o/s/f tyre tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake cable slightly worn/corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 103,958 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,184 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,138 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,658 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,794 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,840 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,217 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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GL04 ETE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL04 ETE, 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 GL04 ETE registered?

GL04 ETE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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