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YX54 VFW

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 VFW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 142,452 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both tie bar mounts on axle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion and poor welding to various areas of vehicle underside

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 131,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 131,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 121,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 121,925 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 108,101 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 108,101 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,942 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 68,389 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,386 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 57,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,965 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,830 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,457 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 VFW is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX54 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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