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YY54 HGF

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,744 mi
Last recorded134,744 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HGF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 134,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 134,744 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,584 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 125,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,796 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake service advised [n/s/r]

Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,807 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

brake service advised [n/s/r]

Pass 30 Dec 2014 86,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 68,417 miles

nsr seat belt slow to retract

nsr tyre valve has cracks in the rubber

osf lower ball joint has a slight leak of grease from the dust cover

osr tyre has a cut in the tread that does not appear to be down to ply or cords

Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,356 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 58,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

o/s/r handbrake effort down on o/s/r effort

Pass 27 May 2011 54,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,539 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 35,022 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 25,774 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 HGF is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGF, 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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YY54 HGF is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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