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YY04 GYC

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,027 mi
Last recorded128,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 128,027 miles

Fuel tank slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 128,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly damaged

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 120,419 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 113,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 2457016 107h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 113,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 2457016 107h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 107,088 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 107,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 84,921 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 78,876 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 78,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,341 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,205 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,460 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,326 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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YY04 GYC 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 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 YY04 GYC, 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 GYC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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