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FA15 DWF

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,118 mi
Last recorded98,118 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 DWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,027 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,456 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 63,514 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,903 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 54,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge slightly worn

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 39,351 miles

Engine cover & Undertray Fitted

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight worn 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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FA15 DWF is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA15 DWF, 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 FA15 DWF registered?

FA15 DWF is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 August 2015.

Is FA15 DWF safe to buy?

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