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AJ54 TYC

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TYC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 110,137 miles

driver door handle not secure

under body heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2025 110,111 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed [inner] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed [inner] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

driver door handle not secure

under body heavily corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 107,227 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 107,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour 1 white and 1 blue nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,079 miles

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

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 103,214 miles

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

underbody corrosion noted on chassis and suspension parts,not affecting any testable items at present

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and most suspension components rusty

Fail 25 May 2021 100,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body and most suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2021 100,082 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts and rears rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

underside of vehicle and several front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Inner/outer sills slightly rusty, side skirts fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 100,068 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Inner/outer sills slightly rusty, side skirts fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,688 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 89,581 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 89,558 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 84,616 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 78,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,161 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 70,290 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre cut in tread but not down to cords

Fail 20 Nov 2010 65,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre cut in tread but not down to cords

Pass 25 Nov 2009 60,799 miles

o/s/f inner tyre wearing

Fail 24 Nov 2009 60,795 miles

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

o/s/f inner tyre wearing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,862 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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AJ54 TYC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AJ54 TYC, 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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AJ54 TYC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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