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CP04 DXJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,443 mi
Last recorded78,443 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 DXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 77,715 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 76,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 76,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 73,802 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,305 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 70,305 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,275 miles

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 2 May 2017 64,252 miles

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorating

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

Rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 9 May 2016 61,468 miles

Offside head lamp lens deteriorating

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 5 May 2015 59,497 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints rrusty

Pass 6 May 2014 56,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 53,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 53,902 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs scruffy

Pass 2 May 2012 51,458 miles

All brake pads near limit--rear brake discs scruffy

Rear exh joints rusty

Pass 9 May 2011 49,120 miles

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

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

rear discs scruffy

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,846 miles

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,846 miles

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

all under panels in place

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 7 May 2009 43,458 miles

all under panels inplace

exhaust joints rusty

Pass 6 May 2008 41,016 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 37,603 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)

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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CP04 DXJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CP04 DXJ, 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 CP04 DXJ registered?

CP04 DXJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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The MOT history for CP04 DXJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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