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GM04 GZF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,696 mi
Last recorded164,696 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 GZF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 164,696 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,839 miles

both number plates in poor condition

front pads getting low

Fail 23 Apr 2014 151,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both number plates in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 139,392 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2013 139,392 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 129,624 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 129,624 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 118,847 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 108,275 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 108,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 94,005 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 94,005 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 77,193 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 77,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,997 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,744 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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GM04 GZF 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GM04 GZF, 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 GM04 GZF registered?

GM04 GZF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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