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FG14 DXC

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 DXC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 138,080 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 137,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 131,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb inop OSF dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,115 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 123,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 112,896 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 112,896 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 100,450 miles

Nearside Rear Advise. Tyre starting to deform along inner surface

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,829 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,271 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,957 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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FG14 DXC 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 FG14 DXC, 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 FG14 DXC registered?

FG14 DXC is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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