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YD54 CXG

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,851 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides affected (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner steering rack joints also have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 19 Feb 2025 60,629 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2024 58,786 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2024 58,780 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,398 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 54,523 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 52,997 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,293 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,741 miles

exhaust blow at rear joint

park brake needs adjustment

slight wear in offside front upper suspension arm rear bush

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,264 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,358 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 42,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,394 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,173 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,593 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,932 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,054 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,200 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,292 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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YD54 CXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 CXG, 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 YD54 CXG registered?

YD54 CXG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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