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A18 DNJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,082 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 60,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 57,140 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 52,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 40,134 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 31,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2020

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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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A18 DNJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 DNJ, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 DNJ?

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What year was A18 DNJ registered?

A18 DNJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is A18 DNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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