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YL53 OFJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,469 mi
Last recorded118,469 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 118,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 118,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,332 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 1 Jun 2018 111,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 111,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 107,870 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 107,578 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 104,524 miles

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

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 101,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 99,363 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 93,620 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 89,330 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,439 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 52,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 52,241 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 OFJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL53 OFJ, 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 YL53 OFJ registered?

YL53 OFJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YL53 OFJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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