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GL04 YEB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,249 mi
Last recorded139,249 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 YEB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 139,249 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 139,233 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 129,546 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 117,390 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,390 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 112,463 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 112,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,038 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,758 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,678 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 78,857 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 85,783 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 85,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,424 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 45,286 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 45,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,181 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front brake pads slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2007 35,181 miles

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

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 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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