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YR54 YXU

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,165 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 86,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 80,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,976 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 42,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,087 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 36,063 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 36,063 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,986 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,735 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,717 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 YXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YXU, 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 YXU registered?

YR54 YXU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YR54 YXU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR54 YXU have outstanding finance?

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