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YP54 LYD

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,945 mi
Last recorded129,945 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 LYD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,945 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 129,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 129,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,013 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 128,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,859 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 122,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 114,729 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,371 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,902 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 68,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 68,703 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 59,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 46,735 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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YP54 LYD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP54 LYD, 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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YP54 LYD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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