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J18 SWY

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,915 mi
Last recorded82,915 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 82,915 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Pass 30 Jun 2025 62,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,725 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 50,123 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,731 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 32,661 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 25,451 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,337 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not in boot

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt not in boot

Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,683 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J18 SWY is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J18 SWY, 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 J18 SWY registered?

J18 SWY is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is J18 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 SWY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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