2015 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · L6 WBY
2015 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2015. Recorded mileage 89,576 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L6 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 89,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L6 WBY 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 (L6 WBY) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
L6 WBY Mileage History
- 20/07/202273,941 mi
- 18/07/202378,453 mi+4,512 mi
- 17/07/202482,699 mi+4,246 mi
- 10/07/202585,837 mi+3,138 mi
- 14/07/202689,576 mi+3,739 mi
Average of roughly 3,925 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sorento (UM)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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