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NR02 AJB

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,408 mi
Last recorded134,408 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR02 AJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,408 miles

Rear suspension components have been under seal protected.

Rear tyres wearing inside edges.

Rear upper shock absorber boots have deteriorated both N/S and O/S.

Fail 17 Feb 2026 134,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,613 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 100,166 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wear outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened advise both lower arms corroding metal going thin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened advise metal going thin & corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 86,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,128 miles

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

Gard's and cover's fitted, not allowing full inspection

N/S/F tyre on 3mm

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre on 3.50mm

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on rear subframe and suspension component's

Pass 19 Feb 2020 60,830 miles

plastic under tray fitted covering prescribed areas.

slight movement in o/s/f seat rails

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,869 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 39,869 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner edge close to canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 18,191 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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NR02 AJB is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NR02 AJB, 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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NR02 AJB is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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