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YM04 PZZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,889 mi
Last recorded133,889 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 PZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 133,889 miles

General corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2017 121,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,089 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 100,028 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 76,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,450 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,192 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,422 miles

all underside exhaust system corroded poor condition but not to excess.

propshaft seal on gearbox leaking oil.

rear brake discs pitted poor condition.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 54,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all underside exhaust system corroded poor condition but not to excess.

propshaft seal on gearbox leaking oil.

rear brake discs pitted poor condition.

Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 43,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007

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 PZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM04 PZZ, 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 YM04 PZZ registered?

YM04 PZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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