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YP04 WKX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,707 mi
Last recorded127,707 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 127,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 120,225 miles

park brake weak

Fail 10 May 2018 120,225 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake weak

Pass 3 May 2017 115,130 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 May 2016 109,011 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 106,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 102,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,941 miles

Handbrake linkage partially siezed

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Apr 2013 97,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Handbrake linkage partially siezed

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,545 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Handbrake compensator stiff

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,444 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 60,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2008 60,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre mirror missing

Pass 14 May 2007 36,256 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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YP04 WKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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