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DE14 USV

2014 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 USV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 128,682 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 128,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jan 2025 124,582 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,993 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 116,852 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 116,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 107,780 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 91,075 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,278 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,292 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,236 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads wearing low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split, but still clears screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low, also cracked and side wall perished. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing low, also cracked and side wall perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,228 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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DE14 USV is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 DE14 USV, 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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DE14 USV is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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