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EX54 HKG

2004 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 HKG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside parking brake effort slightly lower

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm(n/s/r 3-4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting flanges on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 113,670 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel and n/s effort slightly low (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 111,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 107,540 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 97,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,211 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,162 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,904 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 72,263 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 66,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 66,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,586 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 47,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,393 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,712 miles

All tyres on vehicle showing signs of wear on edges and treads getting low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats so affecting inspection of belts.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2008 24,990 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 24,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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EX54 HKG is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EX54 HKG, 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 EX54 HKG registered?

EX54 HKG is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EX54 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX54 HKG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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