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DA54 MXJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,782 mi
Last recorded77,782 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 MXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,650 miles

heavy corrosion under the body around rear axle ok at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 68,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2020 65,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,361 miles

exstensive welding carried out under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 55,416 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,416 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement pivot siezed (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 52,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,152 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 50,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,100 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,679 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,675 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,639 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 40,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,917 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,917 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,215 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight free play. rear tyres low tread and cracks forming

Fail 28 Apr 2009 30,215 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear anti roll bar bushes have slight free play. rear tyres low tread and cracks forming

Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 22,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DA54 MXJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA54 MXJ, 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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DA54 MXJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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