2004 KIA Sorento 2.5L Diesel · KH53 ACX
2004 KIA Sorento (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 116,063 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 ACX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2025
- 116,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 ACX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Kia Sorento (KH53 ACX) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Fuel pipe leaking 2 pipes at rear heavily corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer and rear section heavily corroded and badly holed (6.1.2 (a))”.
KH53 ACX Mileage History
- 11/01/2023107,336 mi
- 24/01/2024111,856 mi+4,520 mi
- 05/02/2024111,857 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/2025116,003 mi+4,146 mi
- 21/01/2025116,063 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 4,301 miles per year across 5 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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