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SH14 OED

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,776 mi
Last recorded104,776 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 OED
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 104,776 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 96,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 96,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside + offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 85,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge rubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 72,858 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 72,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,280 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,397 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 39,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,767 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,498 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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SH14 OED is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH14 OED, 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 SH14 OED registered?

SH14 OED is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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