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YS04 EWU

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 EWU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 137,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 129,375 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 129,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 120,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear rear roll bar d bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,306 miles

wear rear roll bar d bushes

Pass 18 Feb 2013 109,973 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 109,973 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 99,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,067 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front seat is slightly loose but still secured.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,171 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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YS04 EWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YS04 EWU, 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 YS04 EWU registered?

YS04 EWU is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 EWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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