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GUI 4481

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 4481
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 58,799 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 56,413 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 56,349 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 56,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,678 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 55,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 53,567 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,214 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,375 miles

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

offside rear outer wheel/door arch corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 48,375 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

offside rear outer wheel/door arch corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 40,327 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 23,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,865 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 13,228 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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GUI 4481 is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 GUI 4481, 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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GUI 4481 is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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