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A8 TDA

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 TDA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 93,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2025 80,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2024 67,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 56,098 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 51,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 47,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 45,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,986 miles

Offside Rear LAMP LENS CRACKED WITH A HOLE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,194 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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A8 TDA is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 57,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A8 TDA, 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 11 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A8 TDA registered?

A8 TDA is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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