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S16 SXJ

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,954 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2025 65,340 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 60,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,815 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,355 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 44,177 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,975 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,114 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 25,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 17,149 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 17,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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S16 SXJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White 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 S16 SXJ, 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 S16 SXJ registered?

S16 SXJ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2014.

Is S16 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 SXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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