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PL15 LRE

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,175 mi
Last recorded65,175 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 LRE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,175 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 65,175 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 57,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,699 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 50,444 miles

Offside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Radiator deteriorated & leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

unable to fully check +2 rear seatbelts as seats folded away

Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,354 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 30,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 24,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 18,207 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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PL15 LRE is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL15 LRE, 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 PL15 LRE registered?

PL15 LRE is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is PL15 LRE safe to buy?

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