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YD54 PYA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,063 mi
Last recorded89,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 PYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 89,063 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,861 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 82,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 77,428 miles

Front shock absorbers appear to have very little bounce resistance, but no leaks seen

Pass 12 May 2014 71,777 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 71,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 65,181 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 65,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 59,095 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

low effort to nearside parking brake

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 10 May 2011 51,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 44,188 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 37,338 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 29,568 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,559 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 PYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PYA, 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 PYA registered?

YD54 PYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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