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SL14 DKK

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,228 mi
Last recorded126,228 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 DKK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 126,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear back plates corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 May 2025 117,361 miles

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

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 1 May 2025 117,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake modification unsafe compression fitting (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake modification unsafe compression fitting (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 108,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 99,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 91,601 miles

Engine cover, Under tray, Sill covers and Under guards fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2021 82,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake heavy bind.......... (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lamps inop......... (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads badly worn......... (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 77,631 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,436 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,435 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,644 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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SL14 DKK is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black 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 SL14 DKK, 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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SL14 DKK is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 April 2014.

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