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A18 KML

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,615 mi
Last recorded60,615 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 KML
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 60,615 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm , de-bonding , replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 60,615 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test last row

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm , de-bonding , replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,437 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corrodd

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,152 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 43,319 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 38,707 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 33,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 23,343 miles
Pass 5 Jun 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 KML is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KML, 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.

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What year was A18 KML registered?

A18 KML is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 June 2017.

Is A18 KML safe to buy?

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