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WJ14 VSE

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,793 mi
Last recorded129,793 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 VSE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 129,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 119,834 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 119,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 96,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 90,297 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,924 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of engine bay.

Nearside Front side repeator lense has slight damage but not effecting light output.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle very muddy underneath

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2017 36,867 miles

Both rear tyres bold on extreme inner edges

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 36,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres bold on extreme inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s/r brake pads 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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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WJ14 VSE 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 WJ14 VSE, 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 WJ14 VSE registered?

WJ14 VSE is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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