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BJ14 LMX

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,550 mi
Last recorded91,550 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 LMX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 91,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 79,029 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 73,119 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 65,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AROUND SIDEWALL. NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 52,467 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,336 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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BJ14 LMX is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BJ14 LMX, 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 BJ14 LMX registered?

BJ14 LMX is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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