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GX04 PFD

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,747 mi
Last recorded124,747 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 PFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 124,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion to inner sills and chassis

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills under trim panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 109,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear X2 at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 109,941 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear X2 at clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,311 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 104,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,802 miles

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

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

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

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

parking brake lever has a bit of travel rear hand brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Aug 2018 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

parking brake lever has a bit of travel rear hand brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Aug 2017 94,271 miles

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

hand brake cables rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,652 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 84,151 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,553 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 76,509 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,222 miles

Handbrake lever travel is long

Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,684 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 47,469 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 43,746 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 43,746 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,877 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 PFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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