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YM04 ZKG

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

95,105 mi
Last recorded95,105 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 ZKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2022 95,105 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Body mounting fixings insecure sill corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Body mounting fixings insecure sill corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened crossbeam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 81,623 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 78,111 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 77,995 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 71,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill/vehicle body corroded not within prescribed areas not affecting steering or braking

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill/vehicle body corroded not within prescribed areas not affecting steering or braking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,606 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Full length outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Full length outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,266 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sills corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,266 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe leaking Front to rear (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 58,490 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,409 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,409 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,797 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake linkage stiff

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

Power steering pump drive belt cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2012 44,046 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 44,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 404,737 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,437 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,047 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,047 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,351 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,835 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 ZKG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZKG, 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 ZKG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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