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S5 WLJ

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,582 mi
Last recorded44,582 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WLJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 44,582 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 44,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 41,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 36,381 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,408 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 30,403 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 25,006 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 25,006 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 15,705 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 11,742 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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S5 WLJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S5 WLJ, 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 S5 WLJ registered?

S5 WLJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 May 2015.

Is S5 WLJ safe to buy?

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