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YP54 XLT

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 154,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 146,381 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2018 146,357 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2017 138,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 124,530 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 124,530 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 115,698 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,701 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,980 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,518 miles

n/s/r door dented, chips in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,731 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 40,864 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 XLT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 YP54 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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