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2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 USD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2019 162,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

body corroded inner sills

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,350 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 151,167 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 151,167 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 139,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower spring seat corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre underinflated

Offside Rear Lower spring seat corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount bracket corroded

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately connectors zip tied secure (6.6.7)

corrosion on rear axle

exhaust mid section mount broken

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Dec 2014 126,502 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 111,582 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 111,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,735 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 USD is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 USD, 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 USD is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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