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DE15 KNM

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,163 mi
Last recorded101,163 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 KNM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 101,163 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills have signs of corrosion both sides sill trays fitted tested in wet condition

Pass 2 Oct 2024 98,322 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 98,318 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 93,191 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 85,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,731 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective Tread below minimum limit for road use ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,410 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,410 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 56,489 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,095 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 50,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper cover sticking out (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light (4.10 (c) (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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DE15 KNM is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DE15 KNM, 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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DE15 KNM is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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