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A25 SAM

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,798 mi
Last recorded66,798 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 SAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,798 miles

All Tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 53,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 wheels, locking nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 36,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 32,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4 ()

Pass 30 Mar 2021 27,801 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 27,800 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 25,853 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 23,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 19,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,240 miles

rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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A25 SAM is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 62,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A25 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A25 SAM registered?

A25 SAM is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is A25 SAM safe to buy?

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