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YT54 WUP

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,071 mi
Last recorded136,071 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 WUP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,071 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 136,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 130,780 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 130,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 122,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coil springs corroding

offside rear reflector slight damage

Fail 3 Nov 2020 122,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Reflector damaged

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 111,758 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 111,658 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes behind fuel tank & chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s & o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

both head lamps dull & patterns poor

centre to rear silencer joint heavily corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 103,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 96,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,872 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 90,872 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

spare tyre defective.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 87,521 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 87,513 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,657 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,657 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,157 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 72,717 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 67,989 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,999 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 59,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,821 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,136 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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YT54 WUP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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