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YT54 BWW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,993 mi
Last recorded178,993 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 BWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 178,993 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 177,792 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 175,839 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 169,755 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 166,187 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 16 Nov 2016 163,228 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 163,228 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 161,096 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 161,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 159,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 159,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 155,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 149,280 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 142,981 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 142,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 116,118 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,495 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,492 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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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