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YD04 KXE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,850 mi
Last recorded99,850 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 KXE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 99,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 99,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close at edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close at edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 89,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image - lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement pivot point siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close at edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close at edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,421 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside headlamp lens cloudy

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 79,214 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake cable pivot on rear axle seized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear - in offside front wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

offside headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,465 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2018 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

o/s headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,265 miles

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

child seats fitted at time of test

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 62,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 62,209 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,038 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,423 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 42,549 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,958 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,957 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 11,464 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 KXE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KXE, 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 KXE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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