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FT04 HKJ

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,519 mi
Last recorded49,519 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT04 HKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded in clip to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 22 Jul 2026 49,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded in clip to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,153 miles

Rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,227 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 42,227 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,260 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 38,260 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 34,031 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,756 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,423 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,423 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,299 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Half Shaft Seal Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,314 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 23,659 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2015 21,778 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,117 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 18,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 13,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,563 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 6,289 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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FT04 HKJ 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 83.3%.

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 FT04 HKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT04 HKJ registered?

FT04 HKJ is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is FT04 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT04 HKJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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