2014 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · LG64 MKL
2014 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2014. Recorded mileage 58,097 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LG64 MKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 58,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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LG64 MKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Kia Sorento (LG64 MKL) between September 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LG64 MKL Mileage History
- 29/09/202221,137 mi
- 31/10/202330,303 mi+9,166 mi
- 29/11/202445,032 mi+14,729 mi
- 09/06/202546,957 mi+1,925 mi
- 09/06/202658,097 mi+11,140 mi
Average of roughly 10,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (XM)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- ABS Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) Short Circuit Fire RiskSerious
A major safety issue affecting 2011 to 2014 Sorento XM models involves the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) within the anti-lock braking system. Moisture or brake fluid can penetrate the internal electrical circuitry of the module over time, causing an electrical short circuit. This failure can result in unexpected electrical fires within the engine compartment, which can occur even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is turned off. Kia issued safety recalls in the UK to inspect the HECU and install a revised multi-fuse assembly to prevent overcurrent events.
- Rear Subframe and Trailing Arm Crossmember CorrosionSerious
The rear suspension of the Sorento XM utilizes a multi-link arrangement mounted to a pressed steel subframe crossmember. Due to road salt accumulation, gravel blast, and trapped water in the hollow structural cavities, the rear subframe and the attachment areas for the upper and lower trailing arms suffer severe rust perforation. In advanced cases, the steel weakens and cracks around the suspension arm pivots, causing rear-axle misalignment, dangerous handling instability, and immediate MOT test failure. Kia dealers initiated service campaigns to inspect and wax-treat rear subframes, but neglected vehicles frequently require full subframe replacement.
- AWD Transfer Case Spline Stripping and Driveline ShudderSerious
On second-generation all-wheel-drive Sorento XM models (particularly the 2.2 CRDi automatic), the splined coupling between the transmission differential and the power transfer unit (PTU / transfer case) suffers from fretting corrosion and spline stripping. Uneven tyre wear between the front and rear axles causes the electronic AWD system to detect false wheel slip, continuously loading the coupling splines. Once the metal teeth strip, the rear axle loses drive, resulting in violent shudder at motorway speeds, clunking during low-speed turns, and total loss of AWD traction.
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