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YN54 EPZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 EPZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,970 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 88,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 81,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 81,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,789 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front pads just in limit

Pass 7 Feb 2013 68,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,732 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Offside rear parking brake cable slightly worn

Rear brake pads close to legal limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,786 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Corrosion on rear+ both front brake pipes

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Corrosion on rear+ both front brake pipes

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,395 miles

2mm left on nearside rear tyre

nearside headlamp mounting broken

rear tyres low on edges

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2010 52,312 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2mm left on nearside rear tyre

nearside headlamp mounting broken

rear tyres low on edges

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Nov 2008 42,405 miles

Both headlamps have slight poor image

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,405 miles

Both headlamps have slight poor image

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,517 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 EPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN54 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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