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AV18 FBZ

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 FBZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 81,570 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 81,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 65,628 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Rear ALL rear seats folded, seat belts not tested

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 51,849 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Fail 15 May 2023 51,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively deteriorated / cords exposed / inner edge 235/55/r19 101Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 28,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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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AV18 FBZ is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV18 FBZ, 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 AV18 FBZ registered?

AV18 FBZ is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AV18 FBZ safe to buy?

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