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SM14 EJZ

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,677 mi
Last recorded98,677 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 EJZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit, void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade deteriorating- rubber blade splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,361 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 75,904 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 75,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 59,518 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 59,518 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 46,942 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 35,684 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 35,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2017 26,284 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder suggesting wheel alignment may need to be adjusted

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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SM14 EJZ 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 72.7%.

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 SM14 EJZ, 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 SM14 EJZ registered?

SM14 EJZ is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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