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FY14 XAO

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,376 mi
Last recorded139,376 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 139,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 139,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 127,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,768 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 110,708 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 110,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing 3rd row traped under seet (7.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Central Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground under side (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 98,683 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,711 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 73,887 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 66,531 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 66,528 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 49,464 miles

Nearside Front near side front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 26 May 2017 49,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front near side front tyre worn close to the legal limit

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 XAO is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FY14 XAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY14 XAO registered?

FY14 XAO is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2014.

Is FY14 XAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 XAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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