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YN54 EPX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,776 mi
Last recorded145,776 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 EPX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2021 145,776 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tube above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tube above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 141,440 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

under body rust

Pass 11 Feb 2019 132,862 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 124,742 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 124,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 117,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 110,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 101,489 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,575 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Feb 2014 91,575 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2013 82,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 74,989 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 68,043 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,965 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 45,371 miles

slight pas leak at steering rack nearside

Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,367 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

slight pas leak at steering rack nearside

Pass 17 May 2007 38,999 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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YN54 EPX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN54 EPX, 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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YN54 EPX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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