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YF04 VWL

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,761 mi
Last recorded156,761 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 156,761 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 152,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 147,668 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 142,483 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 142,482 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 136,106 miles

Oil leak (s) around sump and steering rack, gearbox sump porous ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 136,106 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak (s) around sump and steering rack, gearbox sump porous ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox sump porous

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gearbox sump porous

Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,767 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,546 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 94,848 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 94,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,704 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 71,367 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,712 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,524 miles

advise off side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

advise slight play in off side rear anti roll bar d shape bush

Fail 9 May 2007 39,462 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 39,462 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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YF04 VWL is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YF04 VWL, 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 YF04 VWL registered?

YF04 VWL is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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