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BU08 LOZ

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,101 mi
Last recorded51,101 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 LOZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 51,101 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 43,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 40,507 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,850 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,314 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 25,022 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,142 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 21,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 17,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 13,903 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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BU08 LOZ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU08 LOZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 LOZ registered?

BU08 LOZ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is BU08 LOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 LOZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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