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AJ54 ZPZ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,227 mi
Last recorded154,227 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 154,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 154,225 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 136,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 102,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened welded to rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened welded to rear axle (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 102,948 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to major leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member next to n/s/r shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe(s) corroded on top of chassis beside the fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 102,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 102,302 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 101,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 92,537 miles

NS/OS inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2017 92,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

NS/OS inner sills slightly corroded

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

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

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 43,593 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,039 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 27,039 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,649 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AJ54 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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