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YS04 HWR

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 HWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 121,708 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 121,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 119,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,465 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 110,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 110,432 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,057 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 104,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 97,322 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 97,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,105 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 65,330 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,423 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 38,219 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,676 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,203 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 HWR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YS04 HWR, 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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YS04 HWR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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