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YM53 ZFV

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,105 mi
Last recorded57,105 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 ZFV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,105 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 50,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2008 35,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,994 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 27,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

light corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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 ZFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFV, 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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What year was YM53 ZFV registered?

YM53 ZFV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is YM53 ZFV safe to buy?

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