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YH04 PFK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,954 mi
Last recorded167,954 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 PFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 167,954 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 163,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 163,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sil (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 159,639 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle under spray

Fail 8 Feb 2020 159,639 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under body of vehicle under spray

Pass 2 Feb 2019 153,560 miles

general corrosion in many areas

Fail 23 Jan 2019 153,555 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion in many areas

Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 136,699 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside under sills getting cooroded

Offside Front wheel bearing getting noisy

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension spring retainers getting corroded

chassis rails etc getting corroded

poor image both headlamps

Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,319 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis rails / under sills etc getting corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side parking brake getting lazy.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Slight play near side track rod end.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,490 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,927 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 68,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 60,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 50,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,067 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,143 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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YH04 PFK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH04 PFK, 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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YH04 PFK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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