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YP04 JXF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,957 mi
Last recorded113,957 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 JXF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2022 113,957 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 109,208 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front inner sill correded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 107,987 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 107,987 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 101,482 miles

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

brake discs worn

front prop shaft oil seal(s) leaking

indicator / main beam switch worn

metal brake pipes across rear axle considerably corroded

some corrosion under vehicle

surface cracks and perish marks in tyres

wipers could be better

Fail 17 Apr 2018 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint from hose to reservoir (2.3.3b)

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)

brake discs worn

front prop shaft oil seal(s) leaking

indicator / main beam switch worn

metal brake pipes across rear axle considerably corroded

some corrosion under vehicle

surface cracks and perish marks in tyres

wipers could be better

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,042 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in unevenly worn rear tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes corroded

surface cracks and perish marks in unevenly worn rear tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2016 86,370 miles

front tyres worn

parking brake could be better

Fail 29 Apr 2016 86,370 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre under inflated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 79,996 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,231 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s parking brake weaker

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Apr 2014 72,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s parking brake weaker

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,882 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 64,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,603 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,236 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 32,236 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 21,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 21,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 21,216 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,707 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,690 miles

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

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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YP04 JXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YP04 JXF, 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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YP04 JXF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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