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BT18 BWY

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,152 mi
Last recorded66,152 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 BWY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 66,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 55,880 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 43,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 31,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 17,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 11,040 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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BT18 BWY is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 BT18 BWY, 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 BT18 BWY registered?

BT18 BWY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is BT18 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 BWY 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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