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DS14 TVN

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,962 mi
Last recorded100,962 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 TVN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 100,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 100,962 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 91,914 miles

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 91,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mounting bolt loose ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 73,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 73,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 62,936 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 62,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 30 Nov 2020 55,617 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 44,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,400 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 May 2017 27,737 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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DS14 TVN is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS14 TVN, 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 DS14 TVN registered?

DS14 TVN is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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