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GL04 HWW

2004 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,004 mi
Last recorded129,004 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 HWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 129,004 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 118,540 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 109,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear brake pipes have been crushed by side step bracket (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust rubber hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,979 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,269 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,255 miles

Both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 58,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 520,667 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,208 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 30,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 30,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 21,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,800 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 HWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

GL04 HWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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