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YT54 OKM

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

133,580 mi
Last recorded133,580 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 OKM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 133,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 132,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X MEMBER HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG BEHIND FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,206 miles

Central Rear child seats fitted

Nearside Front head lamp misting

Offside Front head lamp misting

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,205 miles

Central Rear Body mounting fixings missing chassis cross over bar heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure outer handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear child seats fitted

Nearside Front head lamp misting

Offside Front head lamp misting

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,603 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front inner sill slightly coroded

Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner sill slightly coroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

child seats fitted n/s o/s rear

n/s o/s inner sills at front edge slightly rotten not in mot area

n/s o/s rear mud gaurds mounts coroded

o/s rear back plate slightly corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm attachment point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross tube (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s and N/S sills are corroded at the front edge but not inside prescribed areas

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,392 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 115,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 107,272 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,751 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,514 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 82,583 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 75,730 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear pads wearing low

Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,772 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 49,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 49,830 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 OKM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OKM, 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 OKM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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