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FM15 TGE

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM15 TGE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,593 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 95,276 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,691 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,744 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear, near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 73,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 73,989 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 64,638 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,000 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 41,228 miles

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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FM15 TGE is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM15 TGE, 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 FM15 TGE registered?

FM15 TGE is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is FM15 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM15 TGE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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