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BL63 ELW

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

199,900 mi
Last recorded199,900 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL63 ELW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 199,900 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 199,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 195,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 179,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone inner front bush has play

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 166,427 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

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 8 Jan 2021 166,427 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 8 Jan 2020 149,498 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low 3mm

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

Offside Rear brake pads worn low 3mm

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 126,086 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear not visible ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,855 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 102,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 77,581 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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BL63 ELW is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BL63 ELW, 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 BL63 ELW registered?

BL63 ELW is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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