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YE54 XRC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,912 mi
Last recorded182,912 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 XRC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 182,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 182,912 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 167,701 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 147,973 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 147,970 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 126,765 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 104,494 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 104,494 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,691 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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YE54 XRC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE54 XRC, 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 YE54 XRC registered?

YE54 XRC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is YE54 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE54 XRC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE54 XRC have outstanding finance?

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