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C16 VLL

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,923 mi
Last recorded131,923 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 VLL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 131,923 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 128,684 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 128,684 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 125,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,993 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 117,993 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 113,662 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,653 miles

nearside parking brake has slightly low effort

Pass 28 Feb 2020 97,913 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,663 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,239 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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C16 VLL 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 83.3%.

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 C16 VLL, 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 C16 VLL registered?

C16 VLL is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 April 2014.

Is C16 VLL safe to buy?

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