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GL04 FCA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FCA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,732 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 74,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 74,115 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 63,832 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 53,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,586 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

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 FCA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

GL04 FCA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GL04 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 FCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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