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YD54 NFZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,753 mi
Last recorded163,753 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 NFZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 163,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 185,749 miles

Nearside SILL - HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside SILL - HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 31 Jul 2019 185,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside SILL - HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Offside SILL - HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 9 Feb 2018 182,755 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear arches slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under body and brake pipes under sealed

under body and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2017 175,232 miles

chassis under sealed

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

rear disc back plates corroded

rear seat belt latch housing broken but still operates

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2017 175,227 miles

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

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

chassis under sealed

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

rear disc back plates corroded

rear seat belt latch housing broken but still operates

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 167,508 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear arch (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 167,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/rear arch (5.2.6)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 155,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken off

front tyres badly worn inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 142,204 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of outer sill

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,234 miles

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

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

unable to fully check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,057 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2008 48,110 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,110 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,880 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 NFZ 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 YD54 NFZ, 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 NFZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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