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YG54 YBR

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,114 mi
Last recorded85,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YBR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 85,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 85,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 79,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear bumper mounts corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear bumper mounts corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,417 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 76,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,468 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 68,467 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 62,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,236 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,839 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,180 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,834 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,710 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,556 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 YBR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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