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YA14 ABK

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,290 mi
Last recorded79,290 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 ABK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 79,290 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 79,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 763,100 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 65,596 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 59,693 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,745 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,004 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,636 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2019 43,633 miles

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

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

Engine coolant level is low

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 36,867 miles

Coolant level is extremly low

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside front tyre outer wall is badly worn, is worn on both outer edges and is worn close to legal limit

Offside front tyre outer wall is worn and is worn on both outer edges

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre is slightly cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 30,189 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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YA14 ABK is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 YA14 ABK, 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 YA14 ABK registered?

YA14 ABK is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 August 2014.

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