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YD04 KXU

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,515 mi
Last recorded183,515 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 KXU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2019 183,515 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 178,957 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 168,214 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 168,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,173 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 158,959 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 149,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 137,916 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 137,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,051 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 116,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 104,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 104,188 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 94,304 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 83,813 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 67,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,159 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 KXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD04 KXU, 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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What year was YD04 KXU registered?

YD04 KXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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