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BL04 EKT

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,467 mi
Last recorded98,467 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 EKT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 96,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 94,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 94,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 92,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,477 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,592 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 88,590 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 85,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 78,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,564 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner sills corroded.

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

slight noise from n/s front wheel possible bearing or diff.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,059 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge/shoulder of tyre, tread depth on 2mm.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing metal (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge/shoulder of tyre, tread depth on 2mm.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 65,858 miles

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

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

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

both front inner sills lightly corroding.

side skirts fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,632 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 56,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,561 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly, recommend investigating.

tow bar/tow ball and socket checked and tested, all okay and working.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,504 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 47,504 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 39,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,675 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fogs telltail cab ligt inop

Fail 15 Oct 2009 26,675 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fogs telltail cab ligt inop

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,830 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,937 miles

rear hand brake pivot sticking slightly

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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BL04 EKT 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 75%.

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 BL04 EKT, 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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BL04 EKT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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