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EL14 MRK

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL14 MRK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 72,883 miles

rear row 2 not in use at time of test

Pass 3 Oct 2024 69,605 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 69,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,233 miles

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

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

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 27 Sep 2022 61,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 56,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,407 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 53,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,476 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,407 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,402 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,663 miles

all tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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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EL14 MRK is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EL14 MRK, 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 EL14 MRK registered?

EL14 MRK is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is EL14 MRK safe to buy?

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