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273 HMB

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration273 HMB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 48,892 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded off

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 48,892 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose mirror housing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded off

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing would recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 48,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 47,724 miles

both inner sills very corroded

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 46,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Linkage seized. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link has snapped. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 45,928 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,765 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,495 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 38,495 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,031 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 36,816 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 35,828 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nsf position lamp dim changed bulb

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,828 miles

nsf position lamp dim changed bulb

Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,330 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs and pads 3/4 worn

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 29,547 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 22,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 22,339 miles

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,207 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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273 HMB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 273 HMB, 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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273 HMB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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