2004 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · RY04 AGZ

Based on the available DVSA MOT history, the roadworthiness picture is stable on paper but seriously out of date. The only listed test, on 30 November 2021 at 128,600 miles, resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories. That is a positive result, but it is now nearly five years old, so the current mechanical state of this 2004 Kia Sorento cannot be verified from this record. The maintenance trend is not so much improving or worsening as unknown beyond that single snapshot. The recorded mileage of 128,600 miles on a 22-year-old vehicle works out at roughly 5,845 miles per year. That is a low annual rate for the age, which often points to light or occasional use. It can also indicate periods of standing, and standing still creates its own problems, especially for brake discs, calipers, tyres, and fuel system components. With only one MOT entry supplied, there is no mileage sequence to show steady accumulation or a sudden jump, and no way to judge how the car was used between 2021 and now. Because no faults were flagged and no recurrence pattern exists, a buyer should look for the usual age-related weak points on this generation of Sorento. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and anti-roll bar links for wear or splitting. Inspect the rear brakes for binding calipers and corroded discs, and examine the underside for structural rust to the sills, floor pans, and chassis rails. Tyres should be checked for perishing and sidewall cracking, and the exhaust system for corrosion. A clean pass in late 2021 is no guarantee of current condition; a fresh pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is essential before any decision.