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GL54 EEH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EEH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded and brakes corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension corroded and brakes corroded.

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

under vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 87,526 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,579 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2017 71,128 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 62,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 53,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 49,486 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,370 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 45,370 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Sep 2011 46,288 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,096 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 29,829 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,829 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL54 EEH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 GL54 EEH, 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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GL54 EEH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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