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L9 JRF

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,670 mi
Last recorded118,670 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 JRF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,088 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,352 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 78,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,242 miles

Advise f/ o/ s tyre showing signs on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 58,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,293 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,038 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 32,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing edges

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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L9 JRF is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L9 JRF, 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 L9 JRF registered?

L9 JRF is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2014.

Is L9 JRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 JRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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