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EJ04 DHY

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,613 mi
Last recorded163,613 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 DHY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 163,613 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arch's corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2020 163,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 156,951 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel excecessive corrosion [non structural]

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

Offside Rear door trim loose but secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 156,951 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear body panel excecessive corrosion [non structural]

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

Offside Rear door trim loose but secure

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 150,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 150,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 136,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,748 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 120,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child sear fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2015 108,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear child sear fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2014 98,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 91,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 82,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 82,963 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 54,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,472 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,474 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EJ04 DHY is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EJ04 DHY, 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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EJ04 DHY is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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