CarVerify

Free Car Check

YR04 RJX

2004 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,395 mi
Last recorded128,395 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 RJX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 128,395 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 128,395 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 128,349 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side of side and near side step fittings corroded of (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front n/f fog lamp

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 119,802 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 98,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 98,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,447 miles

gearbox sump corroded & leaking oil slightlyat time of test.

n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r & o/s/r anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 80,397 miles

Front outer antiroll bar bushes perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wiper blade requires attention.

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Offside rear tyre perishing in the tread.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear outer antiroll bar bushes perished.

Fail 29 Jun 2013 80,397 miles

Front outer antiroll bar bushes perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front wiper blade requires attention.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front wiper rubber split.

Offside rear tyre perishing in the tread.

Rear brake pads low.

Rear outer antiroll bar bushes perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,622 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyrte bald on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,667 miles

1. Both nearside seat belts slow on retracting

1. Both rear brake discs slightly scored rear pads 25% left approx

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 67,667 miles

1. Both nearside seat belts slow on retracting

1. Both rear brake discs slightly scored rear pads 25% left approx

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 60,982 miles

both front metal brake pipes corrosion forming

both front tyres worn on edges

signs of oil leak engine area

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,076 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Offside Front 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 2 Jan 2008 43,796 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 29,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 29,636 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
Full Kia Sorento reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YR04 RJX is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YR04 RJX, 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

How do I check the history of YR04 RJX?

You can check the full history of YR04 RJX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YR04 RJX registered?

YR04 RJX is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is YR04 RJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 RJX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR04 RJX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YR04 RJX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.