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YV04 HVS

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 HVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,796 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 132,740 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative motor running all the time with lights switched on (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 121,850 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,575 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 119,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle At stabiliser mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Axle at stabiliser mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,806 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,876 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 109,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,081 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 98,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,520 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,520 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 53,487 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,487 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 46,378 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,577 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,577 miles

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

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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YV04 HVS is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YV04 HVS, 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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YV04 HVS is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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