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GL04 FDV

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,161 mi
Last recorded185,161 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 FDV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 185,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 179,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion rear inner wheel arches at rear

play in n/s/f drive into diff and slight leak

squeak on n/s/f suspension

Fail 23 Jul 2018 179,265 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear inner wheel arches at rear

play in n/s/f drive into diff and slight leak

squeak on n/s/f suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2017 171,344 miles

play in front roll bar inner d-bushes

Fail 24 Jul 2017 171,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users head lamp has no patern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamps deteriorated

n/s headlamp pattern poor

play in front roll bar inner d-bushes

Pass 27 Jul 2016 163,029 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

headlight pattern poor

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2016 163,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Rear brake pipes corroded

headlight pattern poor

n/s/f side light very dim

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

washers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2015 154,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 154,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 145,440 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jul 2014 145,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s front tyre smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 137,235 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 137,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 127,999 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 127,998 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,165 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 113,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 97,404 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,115 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,838 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,838 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,867 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 FDV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GL04 FDV, 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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GL04 FDV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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