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FJ14 SZL

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,731 mi
Last recorded134,731 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 SZL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 127,199 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 120,660 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 109,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,357 miles

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))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,651 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

advise corrosion rear subframe & rear suspension arms

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,251 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,742 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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FJ14 SZL is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FJ14 SZL, 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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FJ14 SZL is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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