MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some of the brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Lower underbody surface corrosion throughout , chassis , inner sills , rear wheel arches, tank shield , advise wax oil
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear door catches (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, advise to clean and "wax oil"
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, advise to clean and "wax oil"
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))
glow plug warning light staying on
slight dampness from steering rack area
fuel tank damp
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
fuel tank damp
brake lines greased
inner sills badly corroded not affecting body mountings
misting to front headlights
oil filter weeping
outer sill covers fitted suspected corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
brake lines greased
inner sills badly corroded not affecting body mountings
misting to front headlights
oil filter weeping
outer sill covers fitted suspected corroded
power steering pipes corroded
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Wheel insecure spare (4.2.A.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs slightly worn
front & rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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YM04 XBP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 XBP, 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 XBP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2004.
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