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GX04 LLD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,406 mi
Last recorded134,406 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 LLD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 134,405 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 128,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Aug 2022 128,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Aug 2021 122,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,014 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 118,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,124 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,088 miles

Both Offside & Nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms worn/slow to retract

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 111,088 miles

Both Offside & Nearside rear seatbelt retracting mechanisms worn/slow to retract

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 107,861 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 107,827 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Dec 2016 102,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 92,946 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 92,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,755 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 84,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,824 miles

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

nearside wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,836 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2012 69,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,549 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,337 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,981 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 36,285 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Jul 2008 36,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,237 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LLD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GX04 LLD, 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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GX04 LLD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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