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OA08 BAD

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,691 mi
Last recorded104,691 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA08 BAD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 104,691 miles

unable to fully inspect all belts/buckles rear (boot)

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,479 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 78,229 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 78,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges/BORDERLINE crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges/BORDER LINE crack between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,744 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,744 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 53,069 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 45,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 33,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 24,063 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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OA08 BAD 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 OA08 BAD, 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 OA08 BAD registered?

OA08 BAD is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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