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PJ15 XYF

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,798 mi
Last recorded97,798 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 XYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 97,798 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has a slight leak of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 97,796 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 79,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight leak of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 61,952 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,681 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 52,681 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 45,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,478 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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PJ15 XYF is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black 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 PJ15 XYF, 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 PJ15 XYF registered?

PJ15 XYF is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 June 2015.

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