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YU04 JHE

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

151,429 mi
Last recorded151,429 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 151,429 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,431 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 144,811 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,386 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 128,999 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 121,218 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 118,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,504 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 115,055 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 113,096 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2009 113,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front and rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2008 108,862 miles

both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,833 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 JHE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JHE, 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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What year was YU04 JHE registered?

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

Is YU04 JHE safe to buy?

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