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YY54 SVN

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 SVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2019 110,432 miles

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

Rear wheel arches corroded(doors open)

Fail 24 Jul 2019 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded(doors open)

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,670 miles

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

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,611 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 88,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 83,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

rear brake pads appear low, further investigation required

Pass 28 Sep 2013 73,485 miles

both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,327 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,473 miles

hand brake lever has slight reverse travel

Pass 2 Oct 2010 54,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 46,981 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,981 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,267 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 29,251 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,251 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 SVN is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

YY54 SVN is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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