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MJ65 UBP

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 UBP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,463 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 97,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os cracked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,211 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 31 Jan 2025 93,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns/os ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,846 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,253 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 83,224 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 73,685 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 61,866 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 54,113 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,777 miles

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 43,776 miles

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

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

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

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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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MJ65 UBP is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 MJ65 UBP, 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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MJ65 UBP is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2015.

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