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YL53 OFB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,911 mi
Last recorded129,911 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 OFB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,911 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 129,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusted (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rusted (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

drivers seat switch worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 127,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 127,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sil (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,387 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 122,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 113,716 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 113,714 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 108,414 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 82,255 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 66,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 66,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 47,738 miles

advise handbrake travel

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,929 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Dec 2007 40,721 miles

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,026 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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YL53 OFB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL53 OFB, 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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YL53 OFB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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