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GX04 WYS

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,841 mi
Last recorded131,841 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 WYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 131,841 miles

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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,557 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 117,549 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 113,064 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front nearside rear offside front offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front nearside rear offside front offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,171 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 104,188 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 99,856 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,176 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 91,310 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 86,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 81,578 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 68,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 53,788 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,585 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 46,585 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WYS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS registered?

GX04 WYS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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