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KF15 UEC

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,323 mi
Last recorded87,323 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF15 UEC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 87,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 87,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235.60.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 79,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (235 60 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDE ()

Fail 5 Nov 2024 79,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (235 60 18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (235 60 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH SIDE ()

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,667 miles

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

spare wheel slightly loose under vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,462 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 64,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 58,486 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 51,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 40,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 19,854 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 19,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Coolant Level Low

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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KF15 UEC is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF15 UEC, 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 KF15 UEC registered?

KF15 UEC is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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