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YL04 PZE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,230 mi
Last recorded132,230 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 PZE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 132,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth inner (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft u/j worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 132,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth inner (4.1.E.1)

front prop shaft u/j worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 125,595 miles

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE PITTED AND NEED REPLACING PROMPTLY

Pass 1 Apr 2016 117,000 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting low

slight corrosion noticed on both inner sills

Pass 30 Mar 2015 108,140 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,852 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack rubber mounting

Fail 9 Mar 2012 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack rubber mounting

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,444 miles

both rear tyres are on the minimum limit and need replacing asap

Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,946 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 26,697 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 PZE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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