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UK55 ABZ

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,755 mi
Last recorded44,755 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK55 ABZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 44,755 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 44,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,187 miles

Both trailing arm bushes separating but still partially attached

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2025 30,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both trailing arm bushes separating but still partially attached

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2024 22,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 15,958 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured by battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 8,796 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 8,796 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 584 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 18,140 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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UK55 ABZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black 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 UK55 ABZ, 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 UK55 ABZ registered?

UK55 ABZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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