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YF04 WEP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,078 mi
Last recorded169,078 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 169,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

middle exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2018 168,822 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 162,286 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 162,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 156,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot on rear axle (3.5.1c)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 147,519 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 147,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 136,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 127,376 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 127,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 120,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 114,305 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 107,352 miles

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 107,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 89,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 76,559 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 56,661 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 WEP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YF04 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

YF04 WEP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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