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YH15 JNZ

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 JNZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 117,176 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 117,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 106,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,296 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 97,273 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,655 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 68,861 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 60,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 45,880 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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YH15 JNZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH15 JNZ, 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 YH15 JNZ registered?

YH15 JNZ is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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