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AR 1830

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,851 mi
Last recorded139,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR 1830
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 122,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 122,083 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 126,895 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 126,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 121,922 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,252 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 95,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 116,771 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 84,152 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 84,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 109,304 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,011 miles

Central Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement part of the cable system (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

spare wheel flat

Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,291 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 93,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

engine oil just above minimum level

Pass 10 Jan 2020 67,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 82,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed To read brake hose under o/s front wheel arch slightly rubbing against chassis (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To read brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To read brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,071 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 77,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly chafed front to rear pipe (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 30,568 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 30,568 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 72,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,214 miles

adviced oil level below min

Fail 3 Feb 2017 70,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

adviced oil level below min

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 62,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,753 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 29,853 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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AR 1830 is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AR 1830, 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 AR 1830 registered?

AR 1830 is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 November 2014.

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