CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM04 VJF

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,037 mi
Last recorded151,037 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 VJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 151,037 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 151,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill corroded and holed. Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded and holed in many areas. Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill. The corrosion clearly extends behind this cover (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches in very poor condition, corrosion clearly runs behind inner wheel arch covers, not able to see how far corrosion has spread due to covers.

Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,887 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer+under sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer +under sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,279 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,279 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,603 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 98,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,257 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 87,621 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 87,621 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 35,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,364 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,364 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM04 VJF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YM04 VJF?

You can check the full history of YM04 VJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM04 VJF registered?

YM04 VJF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is YM04 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 VJF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM04 VJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM04 VJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.