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SW14 FJE

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,303 mi
Last recorded114,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 FJE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 114,303 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 101,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre AND WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND NAIL INNER (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear washer not working

Pass 27 Jun 2023 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,229 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 58,349 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 58,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,394 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 42,147 miles

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

tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2018 33,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,494 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 May 2017 25,494 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SW14 FJE is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW14 FJE, 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 SW14 FJE registered?

SW14 FJE is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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