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AE15 ZLY

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE15 ZLY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 116,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing on ball joint bolt in hub (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL components and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 107,747 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats stowed away

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,199 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 92,007 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 84,760 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,340 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 48,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,588 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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AE15 ZLY is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE15 ZLY, 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 AE15 ZLY registered?

AE15 ZLY is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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