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EF14 BZY

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 BZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 128,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,307 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 121,307 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 105,798 miles

3rd row of seatbelts not checked

Offside Rear Differential bush split

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 105,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to tyres/cords exposed (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

3rd row of seatbelts not checked

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

Offside Rear Differential bush split

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 87,224 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 87,224 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and several small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 52,222 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 40,951 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Dec 2018 23,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2018 21,253 miles

N/S/F BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PARRIHSED

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,007 miles

covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2017 13,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted, not allowing full inspection

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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EF14 BZY is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF14 BZY, 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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EF14 BZY is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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