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K9 BDT

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 BDT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and old (2013) 235/65x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread

slight play detected at steering wheel

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,062 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 80,908 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 69,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,979 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,664 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 64,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 59,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 48,655 miles

Brake pads at 4mm

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,710 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,385 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 24,320 miles

Rear most seats stowed away

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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K9 BDT is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 K9 BDT, 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 K9 BDT registered?

K9 BDT is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 January 2014.

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