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SY14 VYS

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 VYS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 140,108 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 130,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 118,840 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 118,837 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 108,957 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,577 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 99,577 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 89,432 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 89,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 81,299 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 60,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,782 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 VYS is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black 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 SY14 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

SY14 VYS is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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