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Y121 JPH

2014 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 JPH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,029 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 71,932 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 67,829 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 62,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 57,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 57,462 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,360 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 46,418 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,906 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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Y121 JPH is a 2014 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y121 JPH, 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 Y121 JPH registered?

Y121 JPH is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 August 2014.

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