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YW04 VCX

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,161 mi
Last recorded108,161 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 VCX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,161 miles

some underbody surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2015 108,106 miles

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

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

some underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,743 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 105,086 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 102,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,936 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,927 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,048 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,048 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 36,497 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,350 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 VCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

YW04 VCX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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