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SM15 XCH

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

186,786 mi
Last recorded186,786 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 186,786 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively front rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2025 173,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 154,955 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn on edges slightly

undertray and covers fitted

undertray slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2023 139,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 139,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Items removed from driver's view prior to test cv boot slight leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,957 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 100,957 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,676 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,668 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 XCH 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 SM15 XCH, 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 XCH registered?

SM15 XCH is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 July 2015.

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