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LC14 APY

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 APY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,231 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 80,116 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,740 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 68,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 63,362 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 54,819 miles

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 6 Nov 2020 54,819 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 31 May 2019 44,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside & outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,958 miles

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

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

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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LC14 APY 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 81.8%.

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 LC14 APY, 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 LC14 APY registered?

LC14 APY is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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