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YR04 DSU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,962 mi
Last recorded101,962 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DSU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 101,962 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,567 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,683 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel archers (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,055 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 86,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,219 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 76,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,588 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 57,078 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,078 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,651 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 20,174 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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YR04 DSU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR04 DSU, 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 YR04 DSU registered?

YR04 DSU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is YR04 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 DSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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