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YW04 UMK

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 96,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 96,754 miles

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))

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))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,071 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 85,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,446 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 78,437 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,682 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 77,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 74,456 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Corrosion generally underbody / chassis and on components.

Fail 17 Sep 2014 74,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered. Corrosion generally underbody / chassis and on components.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Outer sills covered. N/s rack gaitor loose. Possible PAS fluid leak. Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Outer sills covered. N/s rack gaitor loose. Possible PAS fluid leak. Both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,761 miles

os inner front tyre worn off badly

Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

os inner front tyre worn off badly

slight binding ns rear brake

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,526 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 47,760 miles

Propshaft joint rubber boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,879 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 38,879 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,958 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,365 miles

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

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 UMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YW04 UMK, 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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YW04 UMK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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