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AJ15 JXW

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,029 mi
Last recorded171,029 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 JXW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 171,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 157,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2025 157,701 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2024 142,635 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 142,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 129,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 129,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 116,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 26 Jan 2021 106,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 94,359 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 94,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 87,617 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle seats (7.1.2 (d))

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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AJ15 JXW is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AJ15 JXW, 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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AJ15 JXW is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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