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YW04 HJF

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,282 mi
Last recorded85,282 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 HJF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 85,282 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas at mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 85,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened to axle mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail box mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 81,031 miles

Nearside fuel pipes wet ?

front and rear brake pipes corroded too hoses

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 69,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 63,911 miles

slight corrsion on rear brake pipes also nsr brake sticking

Pass 13 May 2014 58,380 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 43,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,770 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 27,762 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 17,906 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,990 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 15,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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YW04 HJF 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 85.7%.

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 YW04 HJF, 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 YW04 HJF registered?

YW04 HJF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YW04 HJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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