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AE14 YTC

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,558 mi
Last recorded139,558 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 YTC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,558 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

towbar corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Towbar corroded.

Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad almost on metal. Other pads also low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc badly lipped/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Towbar corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 117,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar corroded.

Fail 29 Feb 2024 117,001 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Brake lights always on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2023 106,831 miles

Clutch bite point very low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 106,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch bite point very low.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 97,400 miles

Clutch bite point very low.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm, discs lipped/corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 89,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. 235/65 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 69,107 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 55,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,959 miles

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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AE14 YTC is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE14 YTC, 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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AE14 YTC is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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