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EF04 BND

2004 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 BND
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 109,502 miles

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

Rear Axle corroding

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,069 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner door sill corroded/ hole

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack retaining bush worn/ contaminated by oil

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 108,660 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission at cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner door sill corroded/ hole

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside steering rack retaining bush worn/ contaminated by oil

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 108,617 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipe corroded and leaking offside next to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,990 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2022 107,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear wheel arches corroded

sills corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm centre tread (255/70/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 106,358 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to both rear outer/inner sills

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT code 4411 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,845 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,819 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 101,041 miles

exhaust correded

Fail 12 Aug 2017 101,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust correded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,288 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter slight misting of oil

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 91,730 miles

Engine cover fitted

Item removed from view

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,429 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 85,514 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,514 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,130 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 72,787 miles

offside rear seat belt stalk deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/rear door unable to open from out side

o/s/rear seate belt buckle dmaged but belt cliping in

Pass 28 Jul 2010 61,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/rear door unable to open from out side

o/s/rear seate belt buckle dmaged but belt cliping in

Fail 27 Jul 2009 49,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,625 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 26,736 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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EF04 BND is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF04 BND, 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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EF04 BND is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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