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YP54 VEF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,073 mi
Last recorded49,073 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 VEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,073 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 49,064 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 90 offside 230 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 43,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,342 miles

nearside parking brake requires attention

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,780 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 35,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 33,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 15,531 miles

handbrake lever excess travel

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 VEF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YP54 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 VEF registered?

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

Is YP54 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP54 VEF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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