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YD04 KWS

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,827 mi
Last recorded62,827 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 KWS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 60,258 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator (4.10 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,696 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,867 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 40,944 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,944 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 38,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 32,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 26,150 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,964 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2010 18,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 18,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 15,296 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 15,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake rear lever seized

Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,703 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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YD04 KWS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD04 KWS, 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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YD04 KWS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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