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GU54 HWG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 HWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 148,450 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ...rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis support member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

excess hand brake travel

Fail 21 Apr 2021 148,403 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2020 140,606 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 135,915 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 135,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,840 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 128,815 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction SAT NAV ON DASH (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 109,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

clutch fluid leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 100,599 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 92,903 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,195 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 59,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front side lamps dull

some times need to park wiper blades manualy!

Pass 31 Dec 2009 59,642 miles

both front side lamps dull

some times need to park wiper blades manualy!

Pass 22 Dec 2008 49,681 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,613 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 38,200 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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GU54 HWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GU54 HWG, 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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GU54 HWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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