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SM15 YXS

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 YXS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 90,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 83,142 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,644 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 65,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,957 miles

scratches on windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 42,280 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 9 May 2019 42,286 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade torn on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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 YXS is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 SM15 YXS, 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 YXS registered?

SM15 YXS is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 15 July 2015.

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