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SW14 VYF

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,136 mi
Last recorded128,136 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 128,136 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. greased (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

PROP SHAFT MISSING

Fail 3 Jul 2026 128,132 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. greased (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective

PROP SHAFT MISSING

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,083 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened majority of suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,834 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking slightly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear prop shaft appears to have been removed

most suspension components corroded in places

Fail 30 Jul 2024 107,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty sticking slightly (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear prop shaft appears to have been removed

most suspension components corroded in places

Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened most suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,112 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticking (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,114 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 79,113 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,856 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 72,856 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,557 miles

all tyres 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,718 miles

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

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

engine cover/undertray

Pass 11 Aug 2017 43,298 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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SW14 VYF 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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

SW14 VYF is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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