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AJ15 JYK

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,898 mi
Last recorded67,898 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 JYK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 67,898 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row stowed ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 54,335 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,766 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 39,493 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 31,922 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 26,336 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 26,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,625 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,006 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 13,151 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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AJ15 JYK is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYK, 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 AJ15 JYK registered?

AJ15 JYK is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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