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YM04 XBP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 136,416 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 136,412 miles

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"

Fail 24 Nov 2020 136,399 miles

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"

Pass 21 May 2019 135,008 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 132,840 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 3 May 2018 132,829 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 131,665 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 131,665 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 130,200 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 130,200 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2015 128,274 miles

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)

Fail 13 May 2015 128,234 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 125,925 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 111,311 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 May 2012 96,763 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 55,402 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 May 2010 55,402 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2009 28,104 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 May 2008 18,511 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 18,502 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 13,010 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 13,010 miles

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

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

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 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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