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SX15 LTU

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,371 mi
Last recorded98,371 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX15 LTU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm. 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 97,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm. 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 79,416 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,646 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged no sharp edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,646 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged no sharp edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,981 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Jan 2022 56,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,641 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,611 miles

Handbrake travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 36,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2018 27,667 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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SX15 LTU is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SX15 LTU, 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 SX15 LTU registered?

SX15 LTU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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