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YF04 VWP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,612 mi
Last recorded150,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 VWP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 150,612 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer tread ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,627 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 141,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 133,926 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

handbrake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 121,156 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 116,349 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 112,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 104,898 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,974 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 66,817 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 53,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 46,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 VWP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

YF04 VWP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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