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SY64 NVU

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY64 NVU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 119,810 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 119,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened arm 30cm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 101,766 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,720 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 74,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,559 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 68,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,202 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,375 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure red wire runs the length of the car insecure over rear sub frame (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 35,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 22,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Fail 27 Mar 2017 22,353 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator inoperative (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn/cracked within tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn/cracked within tread

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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SY64 NVU is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY64 NVU, 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 SY64 NVU registered?

SY64 NVU is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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