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YL04 MJK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,909 mi
Last recorded83,909 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Corrosion underside

Front fog lamp tell tale inoperative

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 83,896 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion with in 12 inches of off side and near side front body mounts

Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,207 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Rear axle corroded

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 9 Jan 2020 73,207 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Rear axle corroded

Sill covers fitted

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 69,843 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tye valve perished

Fail 16 Jan 2019 69,843 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Rear axle (1.1.15 (e))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis rails corroded

Inner sills corroded both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tye valve perished

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,455 miles

Corrosion /pitting to axles, suspension components,underbody and pipework but not excessive.

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,824 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 55,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,292 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,289 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,627 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,217 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,714 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,829 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 MJK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

YL04 MJK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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