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WP04 YJD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 YJD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 131,081 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Fail 30 Oct 2017 130,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Pass 19 Nov 2016 126,331 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly as wheel stiff to turn

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer sill covers & side steps fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,521 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 119,513 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 114,620 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,325 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,527 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,660 miles

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

os head light damaged but still secure

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

os head light damaged but still secure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,332 miles

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

windscreen has light scratches across ns

Fail 11 Jul 2011 86,332 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

windscreen has light scratches across ns

Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,409 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 63,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2009 63,849 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,856 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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,822 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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WP04 YJD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP04 YJD, 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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WP04 YJD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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