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DE04 NFH

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,341 mi
Last recorded144,341 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 NFH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 144,341 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,773 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 139,177 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 139,177 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 134,102 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 134,102 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,085 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 141,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 136,952 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 127,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 119,178 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,747 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,747 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 91,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,776 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 72,777 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 66,328 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 66,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,812 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 43,659 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,659 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,125 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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DE04 NFH is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DE04 NFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE04 NFH registered?

DE04 NFH is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is DE04 NFH safe to buy?

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