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YY54 CZJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,952 mi
Last recorded144,952 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 CZJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,952 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 144,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 88,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,850 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 77,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,475 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,208 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,448 miles

advise:both front tyres wearing inner edges

advise:deep cuts in tread on offside front tyre

advise:offside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,136 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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YY54 CZJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YY54 CZJ, 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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What year was YY54 CZJ registered?

YY54 CZJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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