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SJ07 KMJ

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,999 mi
Last recorded98,999 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 KMJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 98,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Outer brake pad slight damage

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

Fail 19 May 2026 98,999 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Nearside Front Outer brake pad slight damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2025 88,103 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 13 May 2025 87,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/60 R18 103H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 18 May 2024 79,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,276 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,727 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 56,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 41,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 24,839 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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SJ07 KMJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White 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 SJ07 KMJ, 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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SJ07 KMJ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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