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AJ54 ZPT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

118,409 mi
Last recorded118,409 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ZPT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 118,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside inner sill at rear corroded (within 30cm of body mount)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 116,641 miles

Offside + nearside inner rear wheel arches corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 116,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + nearside inner sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside + nearside inner rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right + nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 112,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 112,640 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 109,041 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 109,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,219 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 105,219 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both main runs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front lower suspension bump stop missing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 101,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front lower suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Dec 2019 98,601 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 98,600 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 93,956 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 93,956 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away from pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 89,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 80,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,475 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 56,514 miles

car pulls slightly to nearside under braking (decelerometer brake test)

cooling fan noisy - faulty viscous coupling ??

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,210 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,469 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,469 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,659 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 ZPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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