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DC18 HBE

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,628 mi
Last recorded52,628 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 HBE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 52,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (very back seat in the boot) (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed bobbling (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 46,626 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition has a big crack (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (very back seat in the boot) (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed bobbling (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 40,099 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s wishbone rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor mat loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 40,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 33,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the legal limit and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to the legal limit and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 17,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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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DC18 HBE is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC18 HBE, 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 DC18 HBE registered?

DC18 HBE is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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