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FJ14 SZP

2014 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 SZP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,452 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,311 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 100,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,513 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,972 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 86,972 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,023 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and out of shape and inner sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and out of shape and inner sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,348 miles

BOTH REAR SEATS DOWN AT TIE OF TEST

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO FITTED ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 56,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SEATS DOWN AT TIE OF TEST

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt TWO FITTED ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 30,171 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear wiper blade split

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 SZP is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Brown 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 FJ14 SZP, 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 FJ14 SZP registered?

FJ14 SZP is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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