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JM02 SGM

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,794 mi
Last recorded103,794 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 SGM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,794 miles

emissions too low for reading

Pass 27 Sep 2024 93,852 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Very rear seats and seat belts obstructed. Very rear seats and seat belts NOT Tested.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 80,688 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 58,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing and split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 40,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat folded and covered

Offside Rear Seat folded and covered

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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JM02 SGM 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 JM02 SGM, 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 JM02 SGM registered?

JM02 SGM is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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