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KT14 CTO

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT14 CTO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 88,108 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 88,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 75,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2024 65,429 miles

Central Front bumper damage

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2024 65,427 miles

Offside Rear Outer 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

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

Central Front bumper damage

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 53,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn below 1.6mm ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 45,088 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 45,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 38,503 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam etc ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test badge ()

Pass 24 Jun 2019 32,208 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 23,652 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 12,812 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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KT14 CTO is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black 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 KT14 CTO, 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 KT14 CTO registered?

KT14 CTO is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 July 2014.

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