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YM04 HUH

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,544 mi
Last recorded132,544 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HUH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,544 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills badly corroded but body secure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills badly corroded but body secure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 132,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills badly corroded but body secure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills badly corroded but body secure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 121,366 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Both front outer driveshaft boots weeping grease.

Both headlight lenses hazy.

Both steering rack gaiters wet with oil.

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Inner rack joint has free play.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Two exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 121,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arms corroded.

Both front outer driveshaft boots weeping grease.

Both headlight lenses hazy.

Both steering rack gaiters wet with oil.

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished and split. Strong Advise. (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Two exhaust mounting rubbers split and perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 111,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter damp (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 111,523 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter damp (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,312 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick/inner joint

Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,311 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack drumstick/inner joint

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,304 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 74,785 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 68,561 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 68,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 60,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 60,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 29,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2008 29,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YM04 HUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YM04 HUH, 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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YM04 HUH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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