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WJ15 UTS

2015 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,094 mi
Last recorded35,094 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 UTS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,094 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Front Unable to check seatbelt due to seat and seat belt missing - Mobility vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,786 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belt not fitted also

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats and seat belts

Fail 5 Jan 2026 34,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing Glass missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belt not fitted also

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats and seat belts

Pass 19 Nov 2024 33,791 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 32,514 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 32,514 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 30,365 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 28,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 27,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 25,782 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 25,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2019 20,820 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tyre tread uneven wear

Pass 22 May 2018 16,563 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 16,563 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (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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WJ15 UTS is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ15 UTS, 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 WJ15 UTS registered?

WJ15 UTS is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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