2004 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · BW54 YMC
2004 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 146,098 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW54 YMC Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 146,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW54 YMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Sorento (BW54 YMC) between November 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
BW54 YMC Mileage History
- 12/11/200724,942 mi
- 12/11/200724,942 mi
- 27/10/200832,844 mi+7,902 mi
- 21/10/200943,480 mi+10,636 mi
- 21/10/200943,480 mi
- 29/10/201052,730 mi+9,250 mi
- 03/11/201160,548 mi+7,818 mi
- 19/10/201269,439 mi+8,891 mi
- 24/10/201379,005 mi+9,566 mi
- 28/10/201379,005 mi
- 24/10/201486,196 mi+7,191 mi
- 19/05/201587,807 mi+1,611 mi
- 21/05/201587,807 mi
- 06/05/201690,768 mi+2,961 mi
- 02/12/201696,133 mi+5,365 mi
- 13/01/201796,133 mi
- 11/01/201898,143 mi+2,010 mi
- 19/01/201898,165 mi+22 mi
- 09/01/2019100,892 mi+2,727 mi
- 10/01/2019100,892 mi
- 16/01/2020103,188 mi+2,296 mi
- 16/01/2020103,188 mi
- 13/01/2021104,035 mi+847 mi
- 11/01/2022105,104 mi+1,069 mi
- 16/01/2023106,075 mi+971 mi
- 12/01/2024106,665 mi+590 mi
- 16/01/2025126,576 mi+19,911 mi
- 06/01/2026146,005 mi+19,429 mi
- 09/01/2026146,098 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 6,672 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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