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YY63 YWW

2014 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Kia Sorento62,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 YWW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,958 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S, O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S, O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,686 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,686 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 76,242 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake line leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 70,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 64,293 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator damaged slightly with dusting of fluid around bottom of radiator (visible through front lower Grille ()

Coolant level below minimum mark in reservoir

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front treads worn to approximately 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

OSR fog lamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting light output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear brake pipes (rear section of front to rear pipes) corroding slightly just before axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 58,806 miles

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

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

Coolant level below minimum in reservoir

OSR fog lamp lens slightly damaged but not affecting light output

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear brake pipes (rear section of front to rear pipes) corroding slightly just before axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 55,272 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 55,228 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 45,103 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 45,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 36,123 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2017 26,597 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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YY63 YWW is a 2014 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YY63 YWW, 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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YY63 YWW is a 2014 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 February 2014.

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