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E3 DFB

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,658 mi
Last recorded71,658 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DFB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,658 miles

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 71,658 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 61,664 miles

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 54,001 miles

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 23 Feb 2023 54,000 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Feb 2022 45,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 45,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 34,338 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 32,175 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,111 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 30,111 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 25,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,619 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,283 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 17,001 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 12,528 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 10,425 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 10,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,476 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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E3 DFB is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc 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 E3 DFB, 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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E3 DFB is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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