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YN04 BTM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,706 mi
Last recorded151,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 BTM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 151,706 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 151,671 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 142,754 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 142,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,571 miles

Front not clearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper brackes corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,568 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front not clearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear bumper brackes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 114,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak at o/s/f of engine.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,926 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight oil leak at o/s/f of engine.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,233 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 81,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,315 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,315 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 63,177 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 63,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,747 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,648 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,700 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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YN04 BTM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YN04 BTM, 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 YN04 BTM registered?

YN04 BTM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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