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FX14 XLA

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,717 mi
Last recorded139,717 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 XLA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 139,717 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r & o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 128,815 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,745 miles

Deteration in exhaust system

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,857 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 6 Apr 2023 115,857 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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 107,908 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats folded down unable to fully check seats and seat belts ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row seats folded down unable to fully check seats and seat belts ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 99,770 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,696 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test third row seats folded down, unable to fully check seat and seat belts ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,489 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,882 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,578 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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FX14 XLA 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 FX14 XLA, 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 FX14 XLA registered?

FX14 XLA is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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