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LO14 SFJ

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,027 mi
Last recorded79,027 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO14 SFJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,027 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 77,058 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 76,792 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 76,792 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 69,273 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 69,273 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,064 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 59,064 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has a cut showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has a cut showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on outer edge ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are heavily perished & worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 49,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on outer edge ( 3mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are heavily perished & worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing ( 4mm ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perishing ( 4mm ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 31,312 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,252 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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LO14 SFJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LO14 SFJ, 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 LO14 SFJ registered?

LO14 SFJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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