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YF14 GWO

2014 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,467 mi
Last recorded126,467 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 GWO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 126,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Prop shaft likely to become detached bolt missing from flange (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 116,169 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 109,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 109,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,461 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 109,453 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,360 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 88,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 64,253 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 49,869 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 36,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YF14 GWO 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 YF14 GWO, 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 YF14 GWO registered?

YF14 GWO is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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