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BN18 JOA

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,737 mi
Last recorded138,737 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 JOA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 138,737 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 117,378 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inside edge to base rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,642 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 73,642 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BN18 JOA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 BN18 JOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN18 JOA?

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What year was BN18 JOA registered?

BN18 JOA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is BN18 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 JOA 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.

Does BN18 JOA have outstanding finance?

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