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YP04 RFF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

80,562 mi
Last recorded80,562 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 RFF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,562 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion all over

Pass 3 Sep 2024 75,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake requires adjustment

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 71,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 68,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 68,655 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,439 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 65,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,145 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,117 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,790 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 53,697 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,787 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,646 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,821 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 23,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,418 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 RFF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YP04 RFF, 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 RFF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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