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WK54 YJT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,803 mi
Last recorded112,803 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 YJT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 112,803 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 112,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 104,388 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush as marked on axle. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 104,388 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush as marked on axle. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all rear brake pipes coated with underseal

Fail 9 Sep 2015 84,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe over offside rear chassis burst during roller brake check (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all rear brake pipes coated with underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2014 76,823 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 68,936 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,226 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,957 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 52,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,515 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,813 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,813 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,457 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 31,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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WK54 YJT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WK54 YJT, 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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WK54 YJT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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