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YR54 WWB

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,685 mi
Last recorded99,685 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 99,685 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,320 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,257 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,622 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 86,622 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,288 miles

slave cylinder leaking

Fail 18 Dec 2015 80,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding handbrake (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slave cylinder leaking

Pass 27 Dec 2014 71,492 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 71,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,129 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,530 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 61,530 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 58,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,159 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,159 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,979 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,632 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,356 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 WWB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

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

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