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KJ05 EAR

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 EAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 98,484 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 91,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 91,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 83,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 74,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 65,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 50,792 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 42,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,544 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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KJ05 EAR is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KJ05 EAR, 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 KJ05 EAR registered?

KJ05 EAR is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 March 2015.

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