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X12 AKU

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,488 mi
Last recorded63,488 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 AKU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 63,488 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 63,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 59,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 59,782 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,223 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 54,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 29 Nov 2023 54,771 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 49,325 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,239 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 42,239 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,619 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,736 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,632 miles

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

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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X12 AKU is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X12 AKU, 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 X12 AKU registered?

X12 AKU is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 December 2015.

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