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YX04 VRF

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,847 mi
Last recorded114,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VRF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 114,847 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,846 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie-rod mounting to rear axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,419 miles

uneven tread wear nearside and offside front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2017 98,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

uneven tread wear nearside and offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,724 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar D rubber worn

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

nearside and offside front inner sills holed

Fail 21 Oct 2016 85,724 miles

Nearside Rear antiroll bar D rubber worn

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside and offside front inner sills holed

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,195 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Nov 2013 54,093 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 54,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,768 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,172 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 41,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,628 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,929 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,959 miles

both front wiper blades torn

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 1 Mar 2008 25,959 miles

Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wiper blades torn

limited reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,525 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 VRF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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