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L9 THB

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,582 mi
Last recorded34,582 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 34,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Items blocking part of lamp on BOTH sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 34,582 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Stickers in Zone "B" Sat nav in Zone "A" (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Not as bright as offside (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Items blocking part of lamp on BOTH sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 32,251 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Light misting around upper part of fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 20 Feb 2024 29,038 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,415 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 20,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 19,115 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended operation of fog lamp operates all lamps and will not turn off (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 16,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,568 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,714 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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L9 THB is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L9 THB, 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 THB registered?

L9 THB is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is L9 THB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 THB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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