2015 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · JB02 ALE
2015 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2015. Recorded mileage 137,610 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,610 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB02 ALE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 137,610 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB02 ALE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Sorento (JB02 ALE) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
JB02 ALE Mileage History
- 04/09/2023122,124 mi
- 23/09/2024129,947 mi+7,823 mi
- 01/10/2024130,146 mi+199 mi
- 24/09/2025137,531 mi+7,385 mi
- 01/10/2025137,610 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 7,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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