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YH04 PFV

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 PFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 168,733 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 168,731 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 161,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 153,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,774 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 143,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 132,114 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,282 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 111,986 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 111,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 93,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,778 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges centre tread worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Mar 2013 88,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges centre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 24 Mar 2012 80,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 80,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,314 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,346 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 59,186 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,991 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,991 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 PFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH04 PFV, 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 PFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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