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SY14 LSL

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,788 mi
Last recorded120,788 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LSL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 120,788 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 120,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 112,711 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 112,699 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 105,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 84,664 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 58,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 May 2019 49,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,459 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 25,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 23,822 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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SY14 LSL is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY14 LSL, 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 SY14 LSL registered?

SY14 LSL is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is SY14 LSL safe to buy?

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