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YL04 BWD

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,331 mi
Last recorded38,331 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 BWD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,331 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes started to corode

corosion on chassis legs

Fail 12 Sep 2014 38,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes started to corode

corosion on chassis legs

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,935 miles

slight corosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,805 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 34,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,623 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,530 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,529 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,291 miles

Offside Front 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 17 Jul 2007 21,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BWD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YL04 BWD, 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 YL04 BWD registered?

YL04 BWD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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