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GY04 HGX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,797 mi
Last recorded147,797 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HGX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 147,797 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing,oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2018 140,150 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2018 140,130 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on edges+perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,862 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 123,835 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link rod broken off (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 116,637 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,738 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs worn.

near side front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 8 May 2013 98,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 89,457 miles

front pads low,rear anti roll bushes worn,o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2011 82,447 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 73,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,146 miles

brake discs wearing+pads,nearside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside handbrake low

Pass 1 May 2008 51,556 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 51,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,792 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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GY04 HGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GY04 HGX, 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 GY04 HGX registered?

GY04 HGX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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