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EG04 YLY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,705 mi
Last recorded68,705 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 YLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 68,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,609 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Fail 6 Sep 2017 65,607 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

Pass 7 Sep 2016 63,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,215 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,600 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 48,169 miles

there is a coolant leak coming from around the water bottle.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,126 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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EG04 YLY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EG04 YLY, 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 EG04 YLY registered?

EG04 YLY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is EG04 YLY safe to buy?

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