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YD54 CWJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,528 mi
Last recorded123,528 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 CWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,528 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 118,024 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Aug 2014 111,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 93,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 93,991 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 83,237 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,568 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 76,468 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,647 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 58,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,495 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,642 miles

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

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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YD54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD54 CWJ, 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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YD54 CWJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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