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DE15 KNX

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

171,949 mi
Last recorded171,949 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 KNX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 171,949 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 171,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and under sealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,154 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

corrosion in places and under sealed

Fail 24 Feb 2025 160,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effort also (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

corrosion in places and under sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,221 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 148,221 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 138,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 138,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,948 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,005 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 90,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,888 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 75,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,005 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres are 3mm...235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres are 3mm...235/55/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 30,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre is running off on inner and outer edges

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 KNX is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 KNX, 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 DE15 KNX registered?

DE15 KNX is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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