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YJ04 AHW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,924 mi
Last recorded124,924 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 124,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 124,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,749 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,261 miles

rear exhaust mtn ins

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 88,099 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 85,059 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,236 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 47,147 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 AHW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AHW, 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 YJ04 AHW registered?

YJ04 AHW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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