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GL04 YDT

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,224 mi
Last recorded98,224 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Beam which supports axle could break at any time due to the corrosion. (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,464 miles

Hand brake has just met legal requirements .And will need attention.

Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,028 miles

Both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes worn

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,614 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,460 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,516 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in rear diff flang.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 81,462 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 65,975 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 65,975 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,649 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YDT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YDT, 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 YDT registered?

GL04 YDT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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