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AP04 YTS

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,113 mi
Last recorded108,113 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 YTS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2020 108,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,781 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 103,747 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low prior to cable snapping.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 98,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,650 miles

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

Front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under body general corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2017 93,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under body general corrosion

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

Front and rear suspension surface corrosion

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2016 86,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,646 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks in tread

Offside Rear Cracks in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre(cracks in tread)

o/s/r tyre(cracks in tread)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,969 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,265 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,426 miles

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007

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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AP04 YTS 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP04 YTS, 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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AP04 YTS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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