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BV65 AKJ

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,469 mi
Last recorded108,469 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV65 AKJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 108,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 97,540 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,956 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 70,955 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,025 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 40,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 39,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 39,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 35,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 29,503 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 23,520 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 23,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BV65 AKJ 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 69.2%.

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 BV65 AKJ, 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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BV65 AKJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 December 2015.

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