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BF65 BUU

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,647 mi
Last recorded123,647 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 BUU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 109,154 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door wheel arch plastic trim not fully secure

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 18 Dec 2024 108,920 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door wheel arch plastic trim not fully secure

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 27 Dec 2023 96,700 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 96,694 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,193 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, becoming heavy worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Less then 50% working leds. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,375 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 58,375 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 45,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,846 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 33,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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BF65 BUU is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,200cc 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 BF65 BUU, 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 BF65 BUU registered?

BF65 BUU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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