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YX04 RUW

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,369 mi
Last recorded176,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 176,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 176,051 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 164,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2014 164,067 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 150,513 miles

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

Rear pads close.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 150,511 miles

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

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

Rear pads close.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 135,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 135,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 99,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 76,599 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,487 miles

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

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

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

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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YX04 RUW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX04 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX04 RUW registered?

YX04 RUW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is YX04 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX04 RUW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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