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FT14 HKE

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,646 mi
Last recorded145,646 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT14 HKE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 145,646 miles

drivers seat base loose

Fail 5 Jul 2025 145,392 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

outer rear brake pads as thin as 4mm,unable to fully see inner brake pads

Pass 12 Jul 2024 135,994 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Upper lamp lens cracked.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Borderline MOT pass. Requires immediate replacement. (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Borderline MOT pass. Requires immediate replacement. (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 130,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (d))

both rear shocker dust covers split

Pass 16 Jul 2022 125,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 119,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 2 Jul 2020 113,598 miles

Excessive free play on handbrake.

Gaiters on both rear shock absorbers split.

Offside Rear Nail in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 18 Jul 2019 102,245 miles

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2017 65,133 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats folded away at test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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 HKE is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FT14 HKE, 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 FT14 HKE registered?

FT14 HKE is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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