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YP54 XLR

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 139,979 miles

Offside Front door handle broken

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 139,941 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front door handle broken

Pass 2 Nov 2017 131,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 117,840 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 117,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 106,839 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 94,078 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,395 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 65,102 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 65,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2011 57,298 miles

rear section of exhaust getting rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,513 miles

c/l 117514

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,461 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,147 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,523 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 XLR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLR, 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 YP54 XLR registered?

YP54 XLR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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