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F7 LTE

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,164 mi
Last recorded82,164 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 LTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 82,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,519 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 74,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer treads wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 65,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,585 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 52,407 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s faces starting to groove (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 52,405 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s faces starting to groove (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 43,177 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 43,177 miles

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

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

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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F7 LTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F7 LTE, 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 F7 LTE registered?

F7 LTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is F7 LTE safe to buy?

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