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YU53 GJY

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,350 mi
Last recorded126,350 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU53 GJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,350 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 126,350 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 117,320 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 117,309 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,320 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 101,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 92,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 85,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,627 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,625 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,829 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,008 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,907 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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YU53 GJY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YU53 GJY, 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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YU53 GJY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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