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S23 AFH

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 AFH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,221 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 74,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 5 Sep 2023 63,525 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,200 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOOT SPLIT

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER BODY DAMAGE

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,165 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BOOT COVER SPLIT

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE CRACKING /PERISHED

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure BUMPER (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,161 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 45,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 41,196 miles

REAR DIFF LEAKING

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 41,195 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

REAR DIFF LEAKING

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,064 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,397 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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S23 AFH is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black 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 S23 AFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S23 AFH registered?

S23 AFH is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 October 2014.

Is S23 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 AFH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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