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YR04 YXW

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,011 mi
Last recorded137,011 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 137,011 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,891 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 118,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 May 2018 114,685 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 114,680 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 106,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,507 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 93,120 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 87,654 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,652 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

n/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,780 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 65,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,459 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 42,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,528 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 34,452 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 26,435 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 YXW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YXW, 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 YXW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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