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YR54 NYV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Lpg 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,129 mi
Last recorded79,129 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 NYV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 79,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,636 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 65,602 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% N/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 64,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,441 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 63,441 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 62,444 miles

rear seats are folded down so only front seats where able to be checked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 62,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear prop shaft bolts loose

rear seats are folded down so only front seats where able to be checked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 61,456 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,932 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 59,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 55,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 7 Apr 2014 55,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 51,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,181 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 36,656 miles

brake discs wharped

Pass 12 May 2010 32,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2010 32,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 May 2009 26,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 22,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,455 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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YR54 NYV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 3,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YR54 NYV, 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 YR54 NYV registered?

YR54 NYV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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