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BJ18 TYF

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,776 mi
Last recorded90,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 TYF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 90,776 miles

screen chipped

Pass 8 May 2025 81,385 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 81,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/19 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 71,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 68,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 52,570 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 35,341 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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BJ18 TYF is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 BJ18 TYF, 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 BJ18 TYF registered?

BJ18 TYF is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BJ18 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ18 TYF 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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