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FT14 GEJ

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 GEJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 138,914 miles

Underbody general corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,152 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 117,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 99,999 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 99,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear signs of over heating on brakes

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear signs of over heating on brakes

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 69,880 miles

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

signs of offside rear brake disc overheating not binding at time of test advise further inspection

Fail 29 Dec 2018 69,880 miles

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

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

signs of offside rear brake disc overheating not binding at time of test advise further inspection

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,018 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 50,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Outer bumper section damaged.

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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FT14 GEJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FT14 GEJ, 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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FT14 GEJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 August 2014.

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