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SC65 GWJ

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,119 mi
Last recorded71,119 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 67,936 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 67,922 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 63,983 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 63,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 60,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,321 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 50,321 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,094 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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SC65 GWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC65 GWJ, 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 SC65 GWJ registered?

SC65 GWJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is SC65 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC65 GWJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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