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YS04 MPZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,155 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 126,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 126,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,237 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear trailer socket bracket fractured

Rear registration lamps dim

chassis and certain suspension components corroded

spare tyre flat

Fail 14 Apr 2018 119,229 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through wheel arch at front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed and corroded (unable to check condition of outer sills as sill covers fitted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through wheel arch at front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear rear registration lamps dim

Rear trailer socket bracket cracked

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' wiper damage but not thought to prevent view (8.3.1d)

chassis corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,759 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Advise plastic cill covers fitted

Advise scratches to front windscreen

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Advise engine covers fitted

Advise oil leak

Advise plastic cill covers fitted

Advise scratches to front windscreen

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,975 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 98,585 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 94,449 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 94,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 14 May 2012 89,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 72,816 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 72,772 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)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 64,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2008 55,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 55,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 45,482 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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