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DF14 HZL

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,597 mi
Last recorded122,597 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 HZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 122,597 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

car got general age related surface rust underneath

Pass 11 Jun 2024 115,501 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 115,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 107,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 107,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,783 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 101,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 92,241 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,374 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 86,648 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2018 68,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,056 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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DF14 HZL 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 DF14 HZL, 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 DF14 HZL registered?

DF14 HZL is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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