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YS04 HWW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,426 mi
Last recorded154,426 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 HWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 154,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 154,423 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 145,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2018 145,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inners sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 135,322 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 135,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 125,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 115,629 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 115,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 105,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 98,136 miles

oil leak on gear box

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,440 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 89,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 79,296 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 79,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,582 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 69,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,177 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 HWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc 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 YS04 HWW, 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 HWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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