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AK54 YWG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,541 mi
Last recorded86,541 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 86,541 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,229 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 70,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 70,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,750 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 66,750 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front tyre on 2mm on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 61,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 52,736 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,757 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 36,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,533 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,449 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 22,449 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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AK54 YWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK54 YWG, 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 AK54 YWG registered?

AK54 YWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is AK54 YWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 YWG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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