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EA04 YHB

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,421 mi
Last recorded142,421 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YHB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,421 miles

generaly corroded underside

Pass 25 Sep 2019 134,311 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 134,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 18 Sep 2018 128,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 127,976 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member rusted cracks (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side up to flexy unions (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all body and chassis rust and corroded but under sealed and front outer body to chassis mounts rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 123,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,889 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,153 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 107,191 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 105,464 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 105,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 101,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 101,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,971 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 99,949 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,988 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 96,988 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,570 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 93,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 90,507 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,801 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 77,178 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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EA04 YHB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EA04 YHB, 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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EA04 YHB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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