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YY04 VWT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,179 mi
Last recorded146,179 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,179 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 135,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded traling arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded traling arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2015 124,682 miles

both side rear brake disc covers corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 124,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both side rear brake disc covers corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,462 miles

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

o/s front brake pipe corroded but unable to fully examine due to covers being fitted

o/s front tyre worn badly on tread edges but just within legal limit

Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,462 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

front prop shaft uj worn to excess

o/s front brake pipe corroded but unable to fully examine due to covers being fitted

o/s front tyre worn badly on tread edges but just within legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2013 108,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 102,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 94,779 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 86,074 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,317 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 77,317 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 73,766 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 61,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,939 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 VWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWT, 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 VWT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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