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GX04 CZK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,435 mi
Last recorded126,435 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 CZK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 126,435 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis and inner sills

corrosion to front cross member

Fail 18 Mar 2024 126,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to chassis and inner sills

corrosion to front cross member

Pass 11 Mar 2023 124,980 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear of chassis

Fail 11 Mar 2023 124,980 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,265 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,255 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,866 miles

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

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

power steering fluid leak

Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,860 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 105,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

power steering fluid leak

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,588 miles

condition of inner pads unknown,limited vision

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,544 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,505 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,899 miles

front to rear chassi rails poor condition

front to rear exhaust poor ncoindition

noise from engine bay

rea brake discs poor conditiobn

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes slight corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 64,859 miles

noise from drive belt area

nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre side wall in poor condition

nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

noise from drive belt area

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,877 miles

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

small cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,462 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,893 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,743 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 35,285 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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GX04 CZK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX04 CZK, 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 GX04 CZK registered?

GX04 CZK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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