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SB15 HKU

2015 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,186 mi
Last recorded103,186 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 HKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 103,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 99,635 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under-body trays & covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,609 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad getting low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside corrosion on surfaces + components

Fail 30 Jul 2024 92,490 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad getting low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside corrosion on surfaces + components

Pass 24 Jul 2023 86,235 miles

offside rear door trim missing

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

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 30 Jul 2022 76,457 miles

Child seats fitted in rear seats

Pass 6 Aug 2021 65,116 miles

rear diff slightly misting of oil

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,588 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,019 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,676 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 38,676 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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SB15 HKU 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 SB15 HKU, 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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SB15 HKU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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