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PK15 VTE

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

119,591 mi
Last recorded119,591 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 VTE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 119,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 119,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 107,875 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,311 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 96,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 83,716 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 83,716 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 67,502 miles

Central plastic under-Trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2020 62,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 37,005 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 36,963 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

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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PK15 VTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black 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 PK15 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK15 VTE registered?

PK15 VTE is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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