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J23 CDC

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,098 mi
Last recorded75,098 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 CDC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 75,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 70,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 70,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,953 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 63,947 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf inner face very worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,952 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 56,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,094 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 42,850 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 36,953 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 23,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 14,964 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 14,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J23 CDC is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J23 CDC, 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 J23 CDC registered?

J23 CDC is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 February 2015.

Is J23 CDC safe to buy?

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