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YX54 VFK

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VFK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,536 miles

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,953 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 109,425 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 109,327 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear brake disc dust cover corroded

outer sills covered

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 97,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,788 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 48,055 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,956 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 43,956 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,975 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,199 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,711 miles

both front tyres close to limit an d rear brake discs getting rusty and pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 31,970 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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YX54 VFK is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 YX54 VFK, 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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YX54 VFK is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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