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C8 APO

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,710 mi
Last recorded98,710 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 APO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,710 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 98,710 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,664 miles

Headlamp image slightly blurred

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 91,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect + fluid leak (5.3.2 (d))

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

Headlamp image slightly blurred

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge, also slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 67,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 67,497 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,057 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,617 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 47,288 miles

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Nov 2018 39,093 miles

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

Front disc's lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 24 Nov 2017 33,277 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2017 33,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside wiper smearing

rear wiper smearing

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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C8 APO 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 71.4%.

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 C8 APO, 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 C8 APO registered?

C8 APO is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2014.

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