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YG54 UME

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,600 mi
Last recorded128,600 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 UME
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 128,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 128,590 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of o/s chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 124,671 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on top of o/s chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,278 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 121,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,232 miles

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn at diff possible diff loose. ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded twin pipes to flexible pipes corroded on the bends. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 92,365 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 92,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,876 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,977 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,620 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 29,093 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,093 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 8,692 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 5,020 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 4,536 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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YG54 UME is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YG54 UME, 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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YG54 UME is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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