2014 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · WN14 JHZ
2014 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 117,242 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,242 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
WN14 JHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 117,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN14 JHZ 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 (WN14 JHZ) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
WN14 JHZ Mileage History
- 21/04/202399,939 mi
- 06/06/2024107,719 mi+7,780 mi
- 30/07/2024107,721 mi+2 mi
- 05/08/2025117,240 mi+9,519 mi
- 06/08/2025117,242 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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