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GV54 ABK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,161 mi
Last recorded101,161 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ABK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 101,161 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ACROSS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 97,260 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear passenger seats not fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 97,244 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tube by tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar bracket on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,495 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 93,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear crossing axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tramp bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise unable to fully inspect brake pipes front to rear

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2019 82,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 79,567 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,956 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 73,955 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,794 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 42,366 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 28,572 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,383 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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GV54 ABK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV54 ABK, 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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GV54 ABK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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