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LJ14 DKV

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,027 mi
Last recorded89,027 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 DKV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 89,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 84,105 miles

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2024 84,105 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted concealing testable items

Pass 22 Sep 2023 80,285 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (strong advise) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 77,467 miles

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 6 Sep 2021 68,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2020 58,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 41,123 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 25,693 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,619 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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LJ14 DKV 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 LJ14 DKV, 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 LJ14 DKV registered?

LJ14 DKV is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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