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KAY 1J

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,360 mi
Last recorded40,360 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAY 1J
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 40,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 37,281 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,608 miles

Nearside Front head lamp washer sticking

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 36,608 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front head lamp washer sticking

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,235 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp washer sticking

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 35,252 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer sticking

Pass 26 Jan 2021 34,716 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 28,191 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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KAY 1J is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KAY 1J, 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 KAY 1J registered?

KAY 1J is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is KAY 1J safe to buy?

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