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AP18 CVT

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 CVT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 74,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2026 74,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 62,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 38,579 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2021 22,653 miles

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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AP18 CVT is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 42,053 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 AP18 CVT, 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 8 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP18 CVT registered?

AP18 CVT is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is AP18 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 CVT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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