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DG04 NDE

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,078 mi
Last recorded94,078 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 NDE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,078 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 94,078 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,939 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link has slight play

lots of areas and components looking very corroded under vehicle

rotation noise when driving

Fail 10 Jul 2025 90,939 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross section area holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link has slight play

lots of areas and components looking very corroded under vehicle

rotation noise when driving

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,002 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 89,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking at edge of tread

lots of corrosion to rear chassis and components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,625 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre cracking at edge of tread

lots of corrosion to rear chassis and components

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge 245-70-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracking on edge 245-70-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 85,288 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

lots of suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,472 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

handbrake close to reserve travel

Fail 9 Sep 2020 84,472 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

handbrake close to reserve travel

Pass 23 Mar 2019 81,259 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 81,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,102 miles

Both inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Unable to see some components due to engine and body covers fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 71,151 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,586 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2013 43,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s no plate lamp inop

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,106 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,490 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,014 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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DG04 NDE is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG04 NDE, 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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DG04 NDE is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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