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YA54 YXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,063 mi
Last recorded135,063 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 135,063 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2022 135,063 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member tube near top shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 130,945 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2021 130,945 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 127,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main line rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 121,544 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 121,544 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,805 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 106,804 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount corroded (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

free play in handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,383 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 78,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,245 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,780 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 41,693 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 41,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,623 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,170 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)

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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YA54 YXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA54 YXY, 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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YA54 YXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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