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E8 DWN

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,521 mi
Last recorded87,521 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DWN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 87,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 87,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 129,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/suspension arm brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,324 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,458 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes x2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle/mountings corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2024 125,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp lens missing, no effect on emitted light.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes x2 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle/mountings corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 65,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 133,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 113,994 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,592 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,588 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,074 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,961 miles

Unable to carry out full adult seat belt inspection as unable to access

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 98,619 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 26,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 87,150 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,622 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 66,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

vehicle in good condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 53,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Jan 2015 53,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 48,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 48,859 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,162 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 39,351 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,424 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,424 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E8 DWN is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E8 DWN, 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 E8 DWN registered?

E8 DWN is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2015.

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