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SC15 VTA

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,581 mi
Last recorded88,581 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC15 VTA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,581 miles

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))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 68,622 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 50,618 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 43,720 miles

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,665 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,290 miles

advise both front tyres bald on inner & outer edges.

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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SC15 VTA is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White 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 SC15 VTA, 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 SC15 VTA registered?

SC15 VTA is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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