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B1 PBT

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 PBT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 69,960 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 56,597 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 56,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,327 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,097 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 29,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B1 PBT is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B1 PBT, 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 B1 PBT registered?

B1 PBT is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is B1 PBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 PBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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