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DA14 GFJ

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,607 mi
Last recorded144,607 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 GFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 144,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 136,056 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,498 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 119,495 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (has signs of over heating) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,939 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far folded away ()

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2023 105,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test far folded away ()

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,595 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2021 81,003 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2021 81,000 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,949 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 60,162 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 15 May 2018 50,005 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 37,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

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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DA14 GFJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 DA14 GFJ, 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 DA14 GFJ registered?

DA14 GFJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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