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RJ15 VBP

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,583 mi
Last recorded100,583 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 VBP
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,583 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,426 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,582 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear handbrake sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

warning light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2022 60,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 47,740 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 47,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,184 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 27,513 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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RJ15 VBP is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBP, 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 RJ15 VBP registered?

RJ15 VBP is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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