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YM04 XBN

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

128,296 mi
Last recorded128,296 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 128,296 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

windscreen washer poor

Fail 9 Sep 2022 128,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

windscreen washers poor

Pass 3 Sep 2021 126,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

front and rear brake pads starting to get down

windscreen washers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

long hand brake travel

Fail 12 Aug 2020 124,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

long hand brake travel

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,208 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested and leveling (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal pipe pipe part of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 121,367 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 121,366 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Aug 2018 121,363 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at rear axle rod area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tube across car both sides mounting point for rear axle rods (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d type bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas unable to fully see covers fitted holed at rear out side prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg near fuel tank unable to fully see (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas covers fitted unable to fully check (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,536 miles

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

OSF BRAKE METAL PIPE SLIGHTY CORRODED

SILLS SLIGHTY CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

sills slightly corroded

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 8 Aug 2015 113,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes (over fuel tank) slightly corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 113,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

rear brake pipes (over fuel tank) slightly corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,860 miles

both rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 5 Aug 2014 107,860 miles

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

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

both rear brakes binding slighty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 102,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,368 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 94,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 86,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,788 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 78,788 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 72,707 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 72,707 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear antiroll bar d shape bushes slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear antiroll bar d shape bushes slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2007 53,805 miles

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 XBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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