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FY14 BBZ

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,331 mi
Last recorded168,331 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 168,331 miles

Metal in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2025 158,491 miles

Metal in outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 143,876 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 inner edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 143,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2023 131,492 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2023 131,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2022 114,207 miles

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

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 20 May 2021 97,436 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 97,303 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 87,796 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2019 73,963 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2019 73,963 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 58,385 miles

front brake pads wearing low

possible anti-freeze leak

rear most seats in the stowed position

various tyres wearing on edges/starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

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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FY14 BBZ 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 FY14 BBZ, 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 FY14 BBZ registered?

FY14 BBZ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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