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YB15 VKR

2015 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,691 mi
Last recorded61,691 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB15 VKR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 61,691 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 59,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp cluster unit moisture inside

Fail 13 Mar 2024 54,293 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp cluster unit moisture inside

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached Both (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 54,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 50,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 42,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,973 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,448 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2020 36,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,176 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,711 miles

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 VKR is a 2015 Kia Sorento in White 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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

YB15 VKR is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is YB15 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB15 VKR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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