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GF14 BYM

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,474 mi
Last recorded113,474 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 BYM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 113,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 108,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 103,211 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,447 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 85,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 73,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end, still clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle, still clears the screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,405 miles

Both rear tyres are going out of shape

Front number plate has damage

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 42,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,883 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 30,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GF14 BYM is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White 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 GF14 BYM, 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 GF14 BYM registered?

GF14 BYM is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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