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J5 KWT

2015 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

57,567 mi
Last recorded57,567 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KWT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,567 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 73,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 54,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2025 70,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar on lower arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,974 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))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 43,136 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 61,964 miles

Offside Front head light level sensor broken but still moving

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff damp

Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,691 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 56,726 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 33,291 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,210 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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 49,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,208 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,480 miles

offside front tyre has slight inner edge wear

Pass 9 May 2018 41,333 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,764 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2017 37,120 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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J5 KWT is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J5 KWT, 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 J5 KWT registered?

J5 KWT is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2015.

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