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YH54 OCW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 OCW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,270 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,208 miles

Rear axle h/brake relay stiff lubed up recheck again

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,817 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 94,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,860 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both front D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 15 Oct 2014 86,882 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,327 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,327 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,371 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 59,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,290 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,815 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,116 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,953 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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YH54 OCW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YH54 OCW, 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 YH54 OCW registered?

YH54 OCW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is YH54 OCW safe to buy?

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