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V29 PHL

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,375 mi
Last recorded106,375 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV29 PHL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 106,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,224 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 81,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 70,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 65,053 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2021 54,030 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 22 May 2020 45,625 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Rear Items where moved in the rear of vehicle to check additional seat belts

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive The rear differential is leaking transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 22 May 2019 35,752 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 11 Jun 2018 24,360 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 24,360 miles

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

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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V29 PHL is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black 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 V29 PHL, 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 V29 PHL registered?

V29 PHL is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 June 2015.

Is V29 PHL safe to buy?

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