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YR54 PLF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,313 mi
Last recorded100,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 PLF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 100,313 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 100,169 miles

Fuel tank leaking Around tank seem (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/4 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,867 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,092 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 89,979 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 81,783 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 81,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 71,087 miles

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

h/rake effort on limit n/s weak.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 55,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,605 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 9 Sep 2011 53,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,164 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,164 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,496 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 PLF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR54 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

YR54 PLF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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