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YX54 VFM

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,090 mi
Last recorded73,090 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VFM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,090 miles

rusty under

Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,472 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 55,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,934 miles

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

slight seepage from offside front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,163 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake binding

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 1 Sep 2015 45,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside rear brake binding

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Fail 15 Sep 2014 38,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,778 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 28,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 26,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,681 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 22,847 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,036 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 VFM is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VFM, 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 YX54 VFM registered?

YX54 VFM is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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