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BU18 PNV

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,203 mi
Last recorded38,203 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 PNV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 38,203 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 38,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking Recommend replacing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 33,760 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear heavily cracking Recommend replacing and wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 23,552 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 19,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 15,705 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (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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BU18 PNV 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 BU18 PNV, 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 BU18 PNV registered?

BU18 PNV is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is BU18 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 PNV 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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