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YE04 PBZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,063 mi
Last recorded189,063 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 PBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2022 189,063 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn diff to transfer box badly worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear inner sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sill areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake cable restricted movement (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area front and rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front and rear sill areas. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened panhard rod mounting on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached upper radius arm mounting bracket on axle casing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight fluid leak. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower lower arm bent.

Nearside Rear wheel arch lips corroded.

Offside Front Lower suspension bump stop missing.

Offside Rear wheel arch lips corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2021 186,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and seat belts not tested, area used for goods. ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 186,489 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high aim adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and seat belts not tested, area used for goods. ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 182,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 175,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 175,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 169,874 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 169,874 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (entire length) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (entire length) (6.1.B.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 163,545 miles

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,298 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 157,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 154,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 154,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 145,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 145,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2012 135,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 132,265 miles

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

n/s rear hand brake just to standard

Fail 1 Jun 2012 132,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s rear hand brake just to standard

Pass 10 May 2011 118,853 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 111,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 101,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 96,621 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2008 96,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 91,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YE04 PBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YE04 PBZ, 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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YE04 PBZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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