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YK15 BDW

2015 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,115 mi
Last recorded106,115 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sorento57,719 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 BDW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 106,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 98,237 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,182 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 85,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,901 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 17 Sep 2020 58,442 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,179 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 43,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 35,018 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 35,018 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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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YK15 BDW 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 75%.

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 YK15 BDW, 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 YK15 BDW registered?

YK15 BDW is a 2015 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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