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MT14 OEL

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,049 mi
Last recorded105,049 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT14 OEL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 105,049 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 104,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 95,013 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 94,730 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust join in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2024 85,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust join in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,707 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe flange corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,707 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe flange corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 73,518 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,908 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2020 64,926 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 55,086 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,621 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 41,619 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 28,272 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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MT14 OEL is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT14 OEL, 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 MT14 OEL registered?

MT14 OEL is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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