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AJ04 DWG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,136 mi
Last recorded125,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DWG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,136 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,990 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 119,426 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,262 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,476 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 110,141 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,407 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,512 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,833 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 92,052 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 92,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 70,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,829 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 43,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,922 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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AJ04 DWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AJ04 DWG, 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 AJ04 DWG registered?

AJ04 DWG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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