MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,391 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear wheel arches carroded
chassys carroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill carroded x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both rear wheel arches carroded
chassys carroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front wipers not parking
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front wipers not parking
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (5.2.6)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter (5.2.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pipes have copper cotong on
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
some brake pipes have been covered in greese
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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YM04 JNU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 JNU, 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 JNU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.
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