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RJ15 EOP

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,498 mi
Last recorded160,498 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 EOP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 160,498 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 160,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 148,111 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 148,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 140,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 140,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 128,281 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Nov 2022 128,281 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both=235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2021 112,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,899 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 102,858 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,021 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and slight corroded on inner face but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has crack on passenger side but not obstructing drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2019 93,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake pad worn below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs worn and slight corroded on inner face but not weakened. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has crack on passenger side but not obstructing drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in tread.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 80,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wipers smearing slightly

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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RJ15 EOP is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ15 EOP, 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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RJ15 EOP is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 May 2015.

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