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BU14 FWW

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 66,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

all rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,171 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside side repeater damaged but still working

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

Offside Rear fog light unit insecure

Offside side repeater damaged but still working

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row x3 ()

Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,043 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

washers just clearing front windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,298 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 41,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 35,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 18 May 2017 15,083 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result,visually OK,

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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BU14 FWW 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 BU14 FWW, 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 BU14 FWW registered?

BU14 FWW is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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