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YB15 KAO

2015 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,396 mi
Last recorded134,396 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 KAO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 134,396 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 134,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 124,585 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 110,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 89,981 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))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,287 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 77,238 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,778 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 65,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 53,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 30,669 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))

both front tyres low/bald on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2018 30,669 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres low/bald on edges

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 KAO is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

YB15 KAO is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 June 2015.

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