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BW15 HMU

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 HMU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 84,788 miles

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

OS hand brake low reading

Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,038 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 71,237 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 71,237 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,466 miles

Offside Rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 56,823 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2022 56,698 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (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))

Pass 20 May 2021 48,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 42,951 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 32,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,656 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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BW15 HMU is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW15 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW15 HMU registered?

BW15 HMU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is BW15 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 HMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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