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SO15 VEV

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO15 VEV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 53,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 43,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 60 18 strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 40,110 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 36,409 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 36,320 miles

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 33,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 28,110 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 28,105 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,637 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 21,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SO15 VEV 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 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 SO15 VEV, 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 SO15 VEV registered?

SO15 VEV is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 June 2015.

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