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FT15 BTE

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,879 mi
Last recorded79,879 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT15 BTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 79,879 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 69,765 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 62,555 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 59,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,547 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear both tyre slight worn on treads and wearing out on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,661 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 34,711 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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FT15 BTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 FT15 BTE, 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 FT15 BTE registered?

FT15 BTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is FT15 BTE safe to buy?

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