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J7 LJJ

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,406 mi
Last recorded59,406 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 LJJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,406 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2026 101,208 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,957 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 97,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,669 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 95,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,970 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 45,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 44,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 36,678 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,137 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,021 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 32,835 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 71,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 28,865 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,414 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 23,785 miles

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

advise engine warning light on

advise near side front tyre , tread wearing low and unevenly , outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 3 Oct 2016 49,145 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,437 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,900 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 34,900 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 28,041 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 28,041 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J7 LJJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J7 LJJ, 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

How do I check the history of J7 LJJ?

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What year was J7 LJJ registered?

J7 LJJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2014.

Is J7 LJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 LJJ shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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