2004 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · FM04 AHU
2004 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 129,254 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM04 AHU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/06/2023
- 129,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM04 AHU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Sorento (FM04 AHU) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
FM04 AHU Mileage History
- 02/06/2022124,233 mi
- 06/06/2023129,254 mi+5,021 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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