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EF54 CWR

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Petrol 3497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 CWR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 147,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 144,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 141,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 133,451 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 133,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 130,764 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 130,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,242 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 128,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 125,705 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 119,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,403 miles

Front front brake pads and discs are showing signs of extreme heat

Nearside Front brake is binding

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake pads and discs are showing signs of extreme heat

Nearside Front brake is binding

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,310 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 108,301 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 98,250 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 98,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

front tyres perished + worn on edges

metal bracket on cat broken, still supported ok

rear axle + crossmember corroded

spare wheel not stowed away correctly, still secure

Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 81,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 50,919 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 37,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF54 CWR is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 3,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EF54 CWR, 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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What year was EF54 CWR registered?

EF54 CWR is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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