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SM65 ZSZ

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 ZSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,526 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower daytime running light inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 77,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower daytime running light inoperative

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

yellow tyre light on

Pass 18 May 2024 66,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,772 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 60,633 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,380 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 43,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 33,868 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut causing small leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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SM65 ZSZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SM65 ZSZ, 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 SM65 ZSZ registered?

SM65 ZSZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is SM65 ZSZ safe to buy?

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