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DG15 FDY

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,924 mi
Last recorded90,924 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG15 FDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 90,924 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,915 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 84,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 76,421 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 76,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 69,090 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,445 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,703 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners Removed From Rear View Mirror Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Removed From Windscreen Prior To Test And Put Back After Test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,873 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 49,870 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,573 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper split

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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DG15 FDY 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 DG15 FDY, 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 DG15 FDY registered?

DG15 FDY is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2015.

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