MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ((inner sill)) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear ((axle corroded))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ((inner sill)) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected ((rear upper chassis bar behind fuel tank)) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ((inner sill)) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear ((axle corroded))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side step poor condition but secure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Perished (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch lever dust cover to gearbox split
Engine covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rubbers starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Rusty (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak Engine oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over fuel tank and rear axle brake pipes are rusting/ corroding (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four shock absorbers starting to rust/ corrode (2.7.2a)
Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable Both steering arms rusty (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Clutch lever dust cover to gearbox split
Engine covers fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper rubbers starting to perish (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (1.7.5a)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front suspension arms starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak Engine oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over fuel tank and rear axle brake pipes are rusting/ corroding (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All four shock absorbers starting to rust/ corrode (2.7.2a)
Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable Both steering arms rusty (2.2.C.1d)
Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable Both front track rod ends rusty (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
slight oil leak from gearbox area
Offside 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.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
front brake pads slightly worn
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
damage to nearside front tyre sidewall
front brake pads slightly worn
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GL04 YEB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YEB, 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 YEB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 July 2004.
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