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YJ04 AHT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 AHT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2021 121,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2020 115,061 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 115,051 miles

Exhaust system insecure Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2019 107,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 99,348 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 92,076 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 91,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,202 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,190 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,565 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 76,549 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,683 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,867 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,975 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,980 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,416 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,455 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 16,465 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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YJ04 AHT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ04 AHT, 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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YJ04 AHT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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