2004 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · CK53 DJF
2004 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 142,690 miles. MOT valid until 07 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK53 DJF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 142,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK53 DJF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Sorento (CK53 DJF) between September 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
CK53 DJF Mileage History
- 12/09/200629,697 mi
- 12/09/200736,940 mi+7,243 mi
- 12/09/200844,869 mi+7,929 mi
- 01/09/200949,960 mi+5,091 mi
- 26/08/201056,628 mi+6,668 mi
- 26/08/201056,628 mi
- 09/09/201161,213 mi+4,585 mi
- 05/09/201266,773 mi+5,560 mi
- 19/08/201371,593 mi+4,820 mi
- 19/08/201371,593 mi
- 02/09/201476,043 mi+4,450 mi
- 02/09/201476,043 mi
- 05/08/201580,498 mi+4,455 mi
- 06/08/201580,498 mi
- 15/07/201683,215 mi+2,717 mi
- 24/07/201788,215 mi+5,000 mi
- 24/07/201893,699 mi+5,484 mi
- 24/07/201893,699 mi
- 29/07/201999,343 mi+5,644 mi
- 29/07/2020104,492 mi+5,149 mi
- 02/08/2021110,348 mi+5,856 mi
- 09/08/2022112,077 mi+1,729 mi
- 11/08/2022112,077 mi
- 09/08/2023118,427 mi+6,350 mi
- 07/10/2024125,586 mi+7,159 mi
- 09/10/2025133,149 mi+7,563 mi
- 06/10/2026142,690 mi+9,541 mi
Average of roughly 5,631 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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