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MJ15 XCG

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,366 mi
Last recorded87,366 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ15 XCG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,366 miles

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 255/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2025 75,352 miles

tailgate opening switch faulty

Fail 22 May 2025 75,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

tailgate opening switch faulty

Pass 17 May 2024 63,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 53,606 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 53,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 43,393 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 43,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 33,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 26,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 26,907 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2019 20,656 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2018 15,031 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MJ15 XCG is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White 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 MJ15 XCG, 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 MJ15 XCG registered?

MJ15 XCG is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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