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YS54 KWT

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,825 mi
Last recorded97,825 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 KWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,825 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 90,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,859 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 74,509 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,608 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,995 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 54,822 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,257 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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YS54 KWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KWT, 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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YS54 KWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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