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BK65 BBF

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,571 mi
Last recorded140,571 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 BBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,571 miles

Coolant leak coming from bottom radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 140,571 miles

Coolant leak coming from bottom radiator ()

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 118,247 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 118,247 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,145 miles

Click noise from NSR brake when wheel rotated.

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No coolant in over flow tank, cap removed before test to check radiator level.

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside.(235/60/18.103v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,818 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 56,818 miles

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

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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BK65 BBF is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK65 BBF, 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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BK65 BBF is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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