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YR04 EET

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EET
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 112,039 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 112,039 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system further inspection required (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords low tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 107,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlight beam pattern slightly faded

Pass 24 May 2017 99,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 95,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 95,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush broken (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 91,161 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 86,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 83,810 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 80,155 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 77,151 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 73,993 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 54,105 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,076 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,022 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,045 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 EET is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR04 EET, 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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YR04 EET is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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