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YS04 UKH

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,189 mi
Last recorded137,189 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 UKH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 137,189 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 137,189 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 126,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front body mounting slight corrosion

offside rear body mounting slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 117,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 109,144 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 109,144 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,976 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight movement ir rack and pinion (2.2.A.1b)

engine cover fitted. child seats in rear

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,372 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake binding

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 81,469 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,740 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 54,018 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 52,199 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 42,381 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2007 42,381 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 UKH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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