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FA15 FWJ

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 FWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,202 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 98,133 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,543 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE /NEAR SIDE ( CHIPPED ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,543 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING / PERISHED ( OUTER EDGE )

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view OFFSIDE /NEAR SIDE ( CHIPPED ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,300 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 83,300 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 77,287 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 77,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 77,133 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,565 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 54,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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FA15 FWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FA15 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

FA15 FWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 July 2015.

Is FA15 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA15 FWJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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