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GL54 EXF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,158 mi
Last recorded160,158 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 EXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 160,158 miles

low handbrake n/s

Pass 9 Sep 2016 140,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 140,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb installed upside down (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 127,459 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 127,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 119,577 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,630 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,861 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,798 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

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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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 98,420 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 92,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 92,046 miles

Centre Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,760 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 77,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 69,003 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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GL54 EXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EXF, 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 GL54 EXF registered?

GL54 EXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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