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BW04 FXT

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,021 mi
Last recorded109,021 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 FXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 109,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 101,894 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 101,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,872 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 90,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working nsf/osf (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 81,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,630 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 57,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 May 2017 49,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 35,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 29,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,592 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 28,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,253 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,169 miles

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

nearside front side light dull

offside rear tyre tread split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,533 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has small split in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,096 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 15,136 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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BW04 FXT is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BW04 FXT, 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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What year was BW04 FXT registered?

BW04 FXT is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BW04 FXT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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