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YR54 NZH

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,412 mi
Last recorded157,412 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 NZH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 157,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 154,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 148,688 miles

advise n/s track rod end

advise park brake travel and performance

advise under body condition

Fail 11 Mar 2019 148,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advise n/s track rod end

advise park brake travel and performance

advise under body condition

Pass 7 Mar 2018 141,781 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 141,781 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,186 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,573 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split on ends handbrake swivel tree cable tight in pivet

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,026 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake swivel tree seized [freed off] front shockers getting weak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,298 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r parking brake not working

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,997 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 87,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 78,482 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,859 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,043 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2009 67,043 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres on the legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,343 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,343 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 NZH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YR54 NZH, 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 NZH registered?

YR54 NZH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is YR54 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 NZH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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