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GA55 HEK

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA55 HEK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 120,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge pressure low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,248 miles

rear blade defective

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,978 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive springs... arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,155 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear disc and pads turning orange with heat suspect brakes binding when hot

Fail 31 Mar 2023 113,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear disc and pads turning orange with heat suspect brakes binding when hot

Pass 25 Mar 2022 106,169 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 91,325 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 91,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,001 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 78,001 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 58,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,784 miles

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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GA55 HEK 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 76.9%.

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 GA55 HEK, 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 GA55 HEK registered?

GA55 HEK is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 April 2014.

Is GA55 HEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GA55 HEK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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