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KY14 HTC

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,882 mi
Last recorded141,882 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 HTC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 141,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 132,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 113,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,998 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 98,960 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os ns rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,034 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 88,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,902 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 62,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,426 miles

both rear tires starting to crack in between the tread

Fail 23 Feb 2018 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tires starting to crack in between the tread

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,698 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 34,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner egde

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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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KY14 HTC 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 KY14 HTC, 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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KY14 HTC is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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