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YB15 FVV

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,696 mi
Last recorded223,696 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 FVV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 223,696 miles

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

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

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

Rear differential leak

Pass 15 Jan 2025 208,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 191,655 miles

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

rear diff leaks

Fail 22 Jan 2024 191,655 miles

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear diff leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2023 171,177 miles

REAR DEFF LEAKS

Fail 3 Jan 2023 171,177 miles

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

REAR DEFF LEAKS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 137,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 113,001 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a slight leak of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 113,001 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a slight leak of fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,293 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 103,292 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front 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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YB15 FVV is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB15 FVV, 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 YB15 FVV registered?

YB15 FVV is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 June 2015.

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