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BA05 JAB

2018 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,659 mi
Last recorded74,659 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA05 JAB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 74,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 60,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 34,361 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,133 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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BA05 JAB is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Brown with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BA05 JAB, 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 BA05 JAB registered?

BA05 JAB is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 December 2018.

Is BA05 JAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA05 JAB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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