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HJ65 UPA

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,312 mi
Last recorded98,312 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ65 UPA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 98,312 miles

Oil leak rear differential

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 91,426 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to tread (235/60x18) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive weeping from rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover has a small split

Pass 24 Oct 2022 70,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back seats down at time of test (not in use) not allowing full inspection of seat belts

handbrake slight travel

nearside front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake slight travel

nearside front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and inner tread worn (235/60x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between treads and inner tread worn (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake slight travel

nearside front outer cv boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2020 51,186 miles

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

handbrake slight travel

Fail 27 Oct 2020 51,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres getting low on tread 3mm (235/60x18)

handbrake slight travel

Pass 31 Oct 2019 43,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wear (235/60x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 43,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread wear (235/60x18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 31,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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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HJ65 UPA is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HJ65 UPA, 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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HJ65 UPA is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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