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YX04 RZA

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 RZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 127,917 miles

Nearside inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Offside inner and outer sill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2019 127,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear across axle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front undersill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Offside Front undersill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Offside Rear undersill corroded but not in prescribed areas

Offside outersill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Oct 2018 123,617 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 123,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,183 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 119,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,901 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,721 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Oct 2014 90,171 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 90,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,376 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,762 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 53,882 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,622 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 46,312 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 46,312 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,127 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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YX04 RZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YX04 RZA, 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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YX04 RZA is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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