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BU14 FWX

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,092 mi
Last recorded134,092 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 FWX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 134,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 128,512 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,596 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 123,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 117,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,848 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Wiper Split

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,949 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,012 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 78,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,492 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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BU14 FWX is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BU14 FWX, 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

How do I check the history of BU14 FWX?

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What year was BU14 FWX registered?

BU14 FWX is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is BU14 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 FWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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