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YY04 UJB

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,006 mi
Last recorded44,006 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 UJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 44,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,113 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 41,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 40,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,059 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 39,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 37,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 36,146 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 30,273 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 29,052 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 27,391 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,128 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 13,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 9,631 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 UJB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UJB, 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 UJB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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