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YX54 YML

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 147,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 178,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 173,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both bars between rear chassis near tie rod mounts heavily corroded close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2017 173,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb weak (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front to rear undersills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear undersills (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Both bars between rear chassis near tie rod mounts heavily corroded close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 169,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jul 2016 169,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 164,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 160,759 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 148,179 miles

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

hand brake only just meet requirments

Pass 10 Jul 2012 134,044 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 134,044 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 123,396 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 123,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 22 Jul 2010 107,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 95,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,470 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 YML is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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