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E1 EWJ

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,738 mi
Last recorded164,738 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 EWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 164,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 164,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 27 Mar 2025 152,093 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 152,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,450 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 129,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,987 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

corrosion of suspension components

Fail 30 Mar 2022 119,987 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion of suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,145 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 105,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,418 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 81,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,944 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 61,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E1 EWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black 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 E1 EWJ, 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 E1 EWJ registered?

E1 EWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 February 2015.

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