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YN04 TSY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,282 mi
Last recorded91,282 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 TSY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 91,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 86,328 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,937 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 74,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 71,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,402 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 55,494 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 49,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,829 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 TSY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YN04 TSY, 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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YN04 TSY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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