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YV04 JXY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,370 mi
Last recorded69,370 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 JXY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 69,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack output arm joint

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 69,360 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Slight play in steering rack output arm joint

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 65,730 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 57,702 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,310 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 48,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 48,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,106 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 45,012 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,009 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,045 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 20,542 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,542 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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YV04 JXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YV04 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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