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LO12 DAY

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 DAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,659 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 82,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,932 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges and tread starting to break up

nearside front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 7 Nov 2023 69,932 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges and tread starting to break up

nearside front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Feb 2023 64,531 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,111 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 33,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 33,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,603 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily inner 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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LO12 DAY 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 LO12 DAY, 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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LO12 DAY is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 May 2014.

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