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RJ15 VBT

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,254 mi
Last recorded114,254 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,254 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 104,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 96,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 86,779 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 78,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 69,109 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,683 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,361 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 38,333 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 38,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OSR SHOCKER LEAKING (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 VBT is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

RJ15 VBT is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 June 2015.

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