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K14 ATV

2008 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,251 mi
Last recorded37,251 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Sorento74,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 ATV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,251 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside has been undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2024 32,979 miles

Offside Front steering rack has a slight leak

underside has been plated and undersealed in various places

underside has signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2024 32,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment up to end of travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front rubber bump stop missing

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front rubber bump stop missing

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 32,290 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,090 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded slightly but not effecting strength

Pass 24 Jul 2021 29,841 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 29,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 28,765 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 28,765 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 27,320 miles

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

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,125 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 24,629 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 24,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake reading's low, may require replacement or adjustment

Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,553 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 17,058 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,125 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,579 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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K14 ATV is a 2008 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 74,812 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 K14 ATV, 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 18 years old, this Kia Sorento is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K14 ATV registered?

K14 ATV is a 2008 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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