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MG03 SJB

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,191 mi
Last recorded107,191 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG03 SJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear subframe corroded

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2024 86,021 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 84,038 miles

Nearside Front indicator repeater lense cracked

Nearside Front tyre tread is starting to lift

Offside Front tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in nsf wheel back left bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 74,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 72,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,926 miles

Nearside Front indicator lense in mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 37,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just passed on minimum effort

rear no plate slight insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,640 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake just passed on minimum effort

rear no plate slight insecure

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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MG03 SJB 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 76.9%.

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 MG03 SJB, 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 MG03 SJB registered?

MG03 SJB is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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