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DN04 HRJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HRJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,261 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has crack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 98,231 miles

Body panel insecure driver side rear inner and outer sill section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel insecure passenger side front inner sill section (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp has crack

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

headlamp aim switch broken

Pass 11 Aug 2023 93,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2022 84,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern visable requires cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern visable requires cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear axle nearside upper steady arm bracket starting to corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

both front headlamps weak patterns require cleaning of lense

Pass 10 Aug 2020 80,686 miles

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

Offside Rear slight bind rear brake

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,060 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp aim dull

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

outer sills covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2019 79,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp aim dull

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp aim dull

outer sills covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

intermittent air bag light fault

Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes slight bind requires attention efficiency passed on taperly meter

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,723 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 64,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 61,835 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 61,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,058 miles

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

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

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

oily around steering rack

Fail 27 Jul 2012 57,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

oily around steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,906 miles

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

N/s front tyre outer sidewall damage visible.

N/s reversing light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,113 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s rear not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,742 miles

Child seat fitted in rear, tested as presented, seat NOT disturbed.

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

Offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Signs of leakage on power steering rack, keep check on.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 44,587 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted in rear, tested as presented, seat NOT disturbed.

Engine oil level low, recommend attention.

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

Offside rear tyre on limit 1.6mm, recommend replace.

Parking brake performance just met requirements, recommend further inspection, possible adjustment needed.

Signs of leakage on power steering rack, keep check on.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,589 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,909 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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DN04 HRJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DN04 HRJ, 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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DN04 HRJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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