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FH04 YPX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,407 mi
Last recorded135,407 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 YPX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 135,407 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both lower inner body sills

Fail 9 Feb 2017 135,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to both lower inner body sills

Pass 5 Feb 2016 124,558 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Early corrosion to both sills

Front brake pads starting to get low

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 124,558 miles

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

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

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

Early corrosion to both sills

Front brake pads starting to get low

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,591 miles

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 113,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wiper blades are slightly worn

offside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge

slight wear in nearside and offside front anti roll bar saddle clamp bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,742 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

one fixing bolt broken offside headlamp

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

some wear in front anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Fail 28 Jan 2014 99,625 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside park brake does not apear to be working

one fixing bolt broken offside headlamp

puncture offside rear

sill covers fitted at time of test restricting inspection

small brake bind offside rear

some wear in front anti-roll bar saddle bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,197 miles

nearside front outer cv boot inner clip is leaking grease slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2013 90,197 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot inner clip is leaking grease slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,534 miles

Handbrake lever travel slightly long

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,600 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 80,600 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 71,233 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 71,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 68,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Wipers worn. O/s/r tyre ON limit. Play in o/s/f wheel bearing.

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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FH04 YPX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH04 YPX, 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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FH04 YPX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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