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YY04 GXX

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,495 mi
Last recorded123,495 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GXX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 123,495 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill weak to touch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear sill weak to touch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 119,285 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm bush insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,198 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 110,117 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,090 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,082 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,317 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,382 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,294 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,426 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat visually checked seatbelt

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,426 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat visually checked seatbelt

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,341 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,966 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges slightly

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 GXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY04 GXX, 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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YY04 GXX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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