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YD15 GMG

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,280 mi
Last recorded85,280 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 GMG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,280 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 76,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 61,098 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 52,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/ and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 52,479 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/ and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 46,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 42,078 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 37,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator bowing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 30,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Radiator bowing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

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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YD15 GMG is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD15 GMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD15 GMG registered?

YD15 GMG is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is YD15 GMG safe to buy?

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