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YY04 EAE

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

141,657 mi
Last recorded141,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 EAE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 141,657 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 134,324 miles

BOTH INNER SILLS UNDER CAR CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY WITHIN PRESCRIBED ARES

Pass 19 Jul 2017 124,801 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 121,786 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 121,785 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 114,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 105,329 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 105,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 95,327 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 88,628 miles

both rear anti-roll bar inner "D" bushes have slight play

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,276 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,276 miles

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 61,020 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,871 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 4,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 33,291 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 33,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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YY04 EAE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YY04 EAE, 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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What year was YY04 EAE registered?

YY04 EAE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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