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YR04 YYA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,647 mi
Last recorded94,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 YYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 94,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2017 94,641 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,624 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 85,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 75,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,267 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Aug 2014 72,267 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,041 miles

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)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,035 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,181 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

middle section exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel lines corroded

middle section exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,788 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 43,774 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

One front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2009 38,204 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 50,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,915 miles

OSF tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 23,099 miles

handbrake has limited reserve travel

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 YYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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