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YU04 CFX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

171,038 mi
Last recorded171,038 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 171,038 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine is overheating

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills covered in thick black substance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 171,038 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine is overheating

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front sills covered in thick black substance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 161,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 150,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 150,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 139,070 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 138,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog inop

Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,736 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 122,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,037 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 113,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 104,293 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 98,861 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 98,861 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,163 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 42,299 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 87,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 80,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,757 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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YU04 CFX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YU04 CFX, 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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YU04 CFX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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