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DS-786-VY

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,698 mi
Last recorded157,698 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS-786-VY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 157,698 miles

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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DS-786-VY is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DS-786-VY, 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 DS-786-VY registered?

DS-786-VY is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 February 2014.

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