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CE04 HXH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,696 mi
Last recorded153,696 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 HXH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 153,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member tube ends corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2026 153,649 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Engine oil leak

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle assembly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body area rusty, rear tubes forming cross member assembly corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 145,908 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, under car sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside full length plastic sill cover fitted

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill area - seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closure panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear both wheel arches corroded

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

minimum park brake efficiency has only just been met - system may need adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S and N/S Under car sill areas corroded.

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

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,865 miles

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

Some General Corrosion Under Body

Fail 27 Mar 2024 143,859 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Some General Corrosion Under Body

Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 141,591 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 141,588 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill And Inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill And inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 127,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 111,640 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 111,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis brace by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,572 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 105,572 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 90,134 miles

condition of headlamp lenses

wear to both front and offside rear inner anti roll bar bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2013 83,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 78,849 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 78,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,850 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,346 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CE04 HXH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CE04 HXH, 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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CE04 HXH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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