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YM53 ZFT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,286 mi
Last recorded117,286 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ZFT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 117,286 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear wheelarches, rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 109,535 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 4 Jun 2021 109,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 106,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 106,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure outer door handel (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear box missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 97,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,337 miles

Central Front wipers just clean screen

Central Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front dust cover slight perished

Nearside Rear fuel lines metal corroded slightly

Nearside Rear wheel binding by hand

front under shield tray very corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2018 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner seal corroded (6.1.B.2)

Central Front wipers just clean screen

Central Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve splitting (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front dust cover slight perished

Nearside Rear fuel lines metal corroded slightly

Nearside Rear wheel binding by hand

front under shield tray very corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 79,380 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,555 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,145 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,488 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,695 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 29,286 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 18,680 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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YM53 ZFT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM53 ZFT, 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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YM53 ZFT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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