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DF04 YBN

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,187 mi
Last recorded117,187 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YBN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 117,187 miles

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

poor pattern on both headlight aims

Fail 26 Nov 2019 117,187 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

poor pattern on both headlight aims

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded underneath

underseal from underneath

Fail 16 Oct 2018 93,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear o/s n/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s n/s inner wings next to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corroded underneath

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,852 miles

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Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded(not within a presribed area)

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded(not within a prescribed area)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate missing

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion with in 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion with in 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front brake hose twisted slightly

offside rear brake backplate/dust cover insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Nearside wiper split at end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Nearside wiper split at end

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 75,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Nearside wiper split at end

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack but not affecting drivers view (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,798 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,812 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 65,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,339 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 50,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,486 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,097 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 44,097 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,880 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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DF04 YBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DF04 YBN, 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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DF04 YBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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