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J7 HGR

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,519 mi
Last recorded69,519 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 HGR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,519 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,314 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 ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 55,554 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 55,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,930 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 44,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 40,761 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 40,761 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 35,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,636 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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J7 HGR is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J7 HGR, 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 J7 HGR registered?

J7 HGR is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 October 2015.

Is J7 HGR safe to buy?

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