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YA14 UHE

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 UHE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 111,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 102,372 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 102,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 93,529 miles

rear seat belts not checked boot loaded.

Fail 4 Apr 2024 93,485 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

rear seat belts not checked boot loaded.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,966 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 70,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,863 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 52,948 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 52,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 41,781 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 41,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 27,975 miles

Rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 27,975 miles

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

Rear 3rd row seats not in use at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,211 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 UHE is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

YA14 UHE is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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