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L300 GJL

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,618 mi
Last recorded42,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 GJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,618 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 42,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 40,497 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 39,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 36,955 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 34,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 28,733 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 26,448 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 22,051 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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L300 GJL is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L300 GJL, 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 L300 GJL registered?

L300 GJL is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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The MOT history for L300 GJL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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