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YP04 SCV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,088 mi
Last recorded126,088 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 SCV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 126,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2014 126,075 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 114,306 miles

All brake pads getting low.

Corrosion on metal PAS pipes.

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

Front number plare damaged , but not likely to be misread.

N/S/F seat belt slow to return.

Suface corrosion on rear discs.

Fail 28 May 2013 114,161 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake pads getting low.

Corrosion on metal PAS pipes.

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

Front number plare damaged , but not likely to be misread.

N/S/F seat belt slow to return.

Suface corrosion on rear discs.

Pass 24 May 2012 98,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 from engine area

Fail 23 May 2012 98,773 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 from engine area

Pass 22 Apr 2011 81,273 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged but still able to read

Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,002 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,954 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,279 miles

NON STANDARD PULL OFF SPRING ON HANDBRAKE

NSR TYRE NEARING LIMIT

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,055 miles

n/s/ hand brake binding

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 SCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SCV, 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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What year was YP04 SCV registered?

YP04 SCV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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