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YY04 HVP

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,063 mi
Last recorded107,063 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 HVP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 107,063 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and steering and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 106,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced see yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and steering and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side corroded chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 101,035 miles

Nearside front inner / offside front & central inner sills surface rust on inspection

Nearside front track rod end slightly worn on inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2016 99,755 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 99,755 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 97,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 96,993 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 89,450 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 79,675 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 79,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

rear axle has corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 69,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 61,782 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,434 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 HVP is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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