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AJ54 XRY

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

144,328 mi
Last recorded144,328 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 XRY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 144,328 miles

Front missing prop shaft

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose but still operable

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

general corrosion on underside and components

Fail 13 Dec 2025 144,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front missing prop shaft

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door handle loose but still operable

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

general corrosion on underside and components

Pass 14 Dec 2024 141,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,575 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 139,562 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 137,528 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2022 137,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,071 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 134,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 130,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple small cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

suspension covered in a grease product

towing hitch electrical connector showing corrosion to pins

Pass 25 Jun 2018 115,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 114,680 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,390 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,390 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 102,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 102,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 90,992 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,908 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,624 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,382 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 63,379 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 59,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XRY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XRY, 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 XRY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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