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YY54 MXO

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,598 mi
Last recorded105,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 105,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHENER left around gear stick (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear seat belt retracts fully, but is doing it slowly

Pass 15 Jul 2019 96,453 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 96,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 90,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear disc brake dust cover corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 90,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting point corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,920 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 83,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill within 30 cms of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 20 Oct 2016 79,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,601 miles

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

Front shock absorbers poor damping effect

Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,601 miles

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

Front shock absorbers poor damping effect

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 66,488 miles

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,488 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,087 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 46,887 miles

front discs ns os worn slightly

os dip aim on limit of tolerance

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,469 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs have slight wear lips

Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 17,618 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 MXO is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MXO, 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 MXO is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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