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2004 KIA SORENTO
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- Registration CE04HXH
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model SORENTO
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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- Expires 04 May 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,696 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake back plates corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member tube ends corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- both rear wheel arches corroded
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 153,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle assembly rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body area rusty, rear tubes forming cross member assembly corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
15 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,908 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, under car sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside full length plastic sill cover fitted
- Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre sill area - seatbelt prescribed area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill closure panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear both wheel arches corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- minimum park brake efficiency has only just been met - system may need adjustment or repair
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 145,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
- Rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded.
- O/S and N/S Under car sill areas corroded.
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,865 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Some General Corrosion Under Body
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Some General Corrosion Under Body
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,051 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,591 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 21 Jun 202625 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill And inner (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill And Inner (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,584 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,010 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,122 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 21 Jun 202618 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,640 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2018 21 Jun 202618 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis brace by spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
19 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,572 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2017 21 Jun 202619 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,572 MI
21 Jun 202622 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,824 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2016 21 Jun 202622 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,134 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2015 21 Jun 202621 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,310 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2014 21 Jun 202624 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,849 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 78,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,032 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,850 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2011 21 Jun 202615 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,346 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,559 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2009 21 Jun 20264 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,820 MI
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CE04HXH was registered on 2004-04-05
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