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HJ15 NLU

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,211 mi
Last recorded92,211 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 NLU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2026 92,211 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 87,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower radius arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 80,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 78,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,298 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 53,778 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 38,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HJ15 NLU is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ15 NLU, 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 HJ15 NLU registered?

HJ15 NLU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 May 2015.

Is HJ15 NLU safe to buy?

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