MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes greased where exposed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamps discoloured slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipes greased where exposed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lenses discoloured / pattern poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Off side front fog lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear under car (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
N/S and O/S sills corroded but not holed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Transfer box slight oil leak
Underfloor corroded but not holed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Transfer box slight oil leak
Underfloor corroded but not holed
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear under car (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
N/S and O/S sills corroded but not holed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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)
Off side front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened across axle (3.5.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Near side rear brake has slight bind
Off side front fog lamp not working
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear and offside rear seat belts slow to retract
not much reserve travel
spare tyre flat
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear and offside rear seat belts slow to retract
spare tyre flat
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Spare tyre defective
oil filter corroded
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
oil filter corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YT54 BWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YT54 BWW, 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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YT54 BWW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2004.
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