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YX54 ZMO

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,547 mi
Last recorded124,547 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2016 124,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Cable hanging loose from corroded mountings (3.4.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front and rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Cable hanging loos from corroded mountings (3.4.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Across axle (3.6.B.1)

Front prop shaft missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,780 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 113,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,286 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 106,280 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,151 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 88,453 miles

n/s/f link slight play o/s/r link slightplay front pads getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,297 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 69,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 38,320 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 ZMO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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