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AO04 PYY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,937 mi
Last recorded126,937 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 PYY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,937 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 118,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,270 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,270 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,293 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 93,753 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,895 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 87,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 83,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,362 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 70,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,502 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,950 miles

Cut to offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,050 miles

front discs slightly lipped and brake pads getting low.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,647 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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AO04 PYY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO04 PYY, 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 AO04 PYY registered?

AO04 PYY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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