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GM04 MYU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,355 mi
Last recorded171,355 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 MYU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 171,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 162,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately suspension mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 162,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drop sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 146,390 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 115,537 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 115,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 110,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,811 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 15,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 94,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 88,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,371 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 73,371 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,302 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 55,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MYU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GM04 MYU, 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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GM04 MYU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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