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GL04 ZYW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 120,096 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 120,095 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 116,386 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 113,209 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 110,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 107,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,717 miles

Rear corrosion all brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2019 98,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,905 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,647 miles

Signs of binding at o/s rear wheel

Pass 5 Jul 2016 81,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,359 miles

N/s front tyre worn on outer edge

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,749 miles

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

N/S front tyre worn on outter edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 61,357 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 61,324 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 48,437 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 34,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 21,058 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 ZYW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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