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YS54 PYT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 PYT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 86,901 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 86,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 84,503 miles

UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT ….

Fail 18 Dec 2018 84,503 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDERBODY CORROSION PRESENT ….

Pass 13 Dec 2017 80,330 miles

slight corrosion under body

Fail 7 Dec 2017 80,328 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion under body

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint play present...

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,560 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGES ...

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,001 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,455 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 48,699 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge and close to legal limit 2mm (other tyres see service report)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,699 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge and close to legal limit 2mm (other tyres see service report)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 38,473 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges (offside rear min 2mm, nearside rear min 3mm both on inner edges).

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,329 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,898 miles

Nearside front tyre feathering.

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

Slight streak from wipers.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 24,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre feathering.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight streak from wipers.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,750 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 17,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 YS54 PYT, 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 PYT registered?

YS54 PYT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2004.

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