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GX04 YFP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,111 mi
Last recorded116,111 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 YFP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 116,111 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 116,111 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,112 miles

Front propshaft missing

Offside track rod end ball joint slight play

exhuast rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2021 116,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member by upper trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission metal pipes around radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front propshaft missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2020 116,111 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 114,180 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 111,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 105,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,933 miles

front wheel drive propshaft missing

Fail 23 Aug 2016 97,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front wheel drive propshaft missing

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Sep 2015 92,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,567 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 84,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,895 miles

gearbox rear propshalt seal leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,168 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 54,168 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

spare tyre flat.

Pass 28 May 2011 33,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,904 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,854 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,809 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 17,269 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 17,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GX04 YFP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GX04 YFP, 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 GX04 YFP registered?

GX04 YFP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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