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YL04 BVW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,194 mi
Last recorded135,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 BVW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 135,182 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 112,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,626 miles

Nearside wiperblade split

Offside wiperblade split

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,626 miles

Nearside wiperblade split

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

Offside wiperblade split

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 67,197 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 67,197 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,764 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,894 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear tyre preasure low

slight oil leak from steering rack

spare tyre flat

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,690 miles

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

Power steering rack damp

Fail 18 Jan 2011 47,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering rack damp

Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,659 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,659 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,099 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,980 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,997 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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YL04 BVW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YL04 BVW, 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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YL04 BVW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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