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YN54 JYT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,158 mi
Last recorded128,158 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 JYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 128,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 128,124 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 123,419 miles

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

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

advise under body starting to corrode.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

advise under body starting to corrode.advise oil filter starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 119,125 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

advise under body starting to corrode.advise oil filter starting to corrode.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,924 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 114,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,344 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 108,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 96,647 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,375 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 81,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 65,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,068 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 JYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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