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YR54 WFD

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,021 mi
Last recorded135,021 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,021 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion through out under side of vehicle req a good clean up and wax oiling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 131,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 119,687 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 113,241 miles

both front undersills corroding

both headlight patterns poor

front brake pads wearing

Pass 10 May 2017 106,624 miles

front pads

Fail 9 May 2017 106,623 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to backs over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber missing (7.1.1)

front pads

Pass 28 May 2016 99,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 99,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 91,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,330 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 83,700 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,599 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,617 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,081 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 56,081 miles

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Inner Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 40,553 miles

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

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

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 WFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

YR54 WFD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YR54 WFD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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