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FD65 DGZ

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,067 mi
Last recorded77,067 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 DGZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 77,067 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 74,183 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 74,183 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,358 miles

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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 61,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 51,294 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 51,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 43,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 38,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 28,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 28,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (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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FD65 DGZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD65 DGZ, 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 FD65 DGZ registered?

FD65 DGZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 November 2015.

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