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AG04 LPY

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

43,991 mi
Last recorded43,991 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 LPY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 43,991 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 43,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 43,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 43,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake tight on rotation

Pass 31 Aug 2022 43,820 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 43,820 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 43,717 miles

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

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

all 4 drop link bushes perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,524 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 43,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,185 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,857 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2017 39,671 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar bushes starting to perish

Offside Front anti rollbar bushes starting to perish

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 39,671 miles

Nearside Front anti rollbar bushes starting to perish

Offside Front anti rollbar bushes starting to perish

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,681 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 35,038 miles

h/brake cable limited movement

power steering weap

rear tyres have deep cracks no visable cords

Fail 22 Jul 2015 35,038 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake cable limited movement

power steering weap

rear tyres have deep cracks no visable cords

Pass 30 Jul 2014 33,449 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Fail 30 Jul 2014 33,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,694 miles

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f tyre getting cl;ose to limit and cracking

Fail 29 Jul 2013 31,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracked

o/s/f tyre getting cl;ose to limit and cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2012 29,697 miles

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

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

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

near side front and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2012 29,697 miles

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

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

near side front and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,121 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,476 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,873 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 13,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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AG04 LPY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AG04 LPY, 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 AG04 LPY registered?

AG04 LPY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for AG04 LPY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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