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E9 PDR

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

154,597 mi
Last recorded154,597 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 PDR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 154,597 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 144,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 144,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both track rod locking devices missing

Pass 25 Aug 2023 134,659 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 122,908 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))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 111,257 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,389 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,828 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,300 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

various points of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,326 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,457 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,415 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 75,184 miles

hand brake perforamce low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 73,316 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,491 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 70,491 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,155 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,491 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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E9 PDR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 E9 PDR, 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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E9 PDR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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