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BJ14 OCS

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,105 mi
Last recorded103,105 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,105 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 103,105 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 91,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,462 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside side repeater broken and half bulbs not working

Fail 1 Mar 2022 83,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front discs lipped

Nearside side repeater broken and half bulbs not working

Rear discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,037 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 46,109 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Fail 22 Feb 2018 46,109 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,166 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread pattern

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 OCS is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ14 OCS, 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 OCS registered?

BJ14 OCS is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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