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YU04 BHJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,604 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, chassis and suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,564 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills, chassis and suspension components corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,206 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroding, chassis rails and all suspension components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,940 miles

rear inner and outer sills rusting. all chassis rails and all suspension components rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,612 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,977 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear inner and outer sills and chassis rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2021 85,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear chassis rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2021 85,579 miles

Brake performance not tested Leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear chassis rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,276 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 74,316 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,187 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,089 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 62,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,463 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,250 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,611 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges badly

Pass 8 Jul 2008 27,720 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,901 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,887 miles

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

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

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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YU04 BHJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YU04 BHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 BHJ registered?

YU04 BHJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YU04 BHJ safe to buy?

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