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YS54 GZZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

212,604 mi
Last recorded212,604 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GZZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 212,604 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s front sill of vehicle badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 212,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability upper control arm mounting bracket insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2018 200,779 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 189,905 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 182,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 182,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 174,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 165,913 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 165,913 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Feb 2013 157,829 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 150,191 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 149,584 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 142,323 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 78,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2007 75,785 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front 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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YS54 GZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YS54 GZZ, 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 YS54 GZZ registered?

YS54 GZZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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