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EK54 EKV

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

130,814 mi
Last recorded130,814 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 EKV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 130,814 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 130,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,170 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 123,306 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 119,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,989 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 114,300 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 111,638 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 110,352 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 106,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,568 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 83,450 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Fail 2 Sep 2014 83,450 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both front wiper blades starting to split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,677 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 61,245 miles

Gerabox oil leak

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 61,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 52,581 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm. (245/70R16H)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 52,581 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm. (245/70R16H)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,386 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper rubber split but clears screen

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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EK54 EKV is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EK54 EKV, 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 EK54 EKV registered?

EK54 EKV is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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