MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,845 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Handbrake lever on rear axle. (1.1.15 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint and joint badly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on the axle (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced on the axle and bracket broken away (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint and joint badly corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Bind to rear brakes
Front and rear brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in NSR anti roll bar link
Spare tyre has low pressure
Bind to rear brakes
Front and rear brake pipes to flexi hoses rusty
Play in NSR anti roll bar link
Spare tyre has low pressure
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advise rear handbrake swivel pin seizing up
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Advise brake pipes covered in greese
Advise n/s wiper split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advise brake pipes covered in greese
Advise n/s wiper split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YM04 UMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UMK, 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 UMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 July 2004.
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