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B12 LCE

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,672 mi
Last recorded66,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 LCE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 66,672 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 66,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 66,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear Slight wear on the inner edge of the tyre but not the primary grooves

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Slight wear on the inner edge of the tyre but not the primary grooves

Pass 25 Oct 2023 40,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 27,722 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 27,665 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 21,046 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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B12 LCE is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B12 LCE, 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 B12 LCE registered?

B12 LCE is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is B12 LCE safe to buy?

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