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SM15 KTX

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,472 mi
Last recorded82,472 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 KTX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 78,159 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,726 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 69,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 62,710 miles
Fail 2 May 2022 62,709 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 55,968 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,166 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,047 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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SM15 KTX is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM15 KTX, 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 SM15 KTX registered?

SM15 KTX is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2015.

Is SM15 KTX safe to buy?

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