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DF18 EBK

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,896 mi
Last recorded75,896 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF18 EBK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,896 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 75,893 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,133 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 41,746 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 41,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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 Jan 2022 30,468 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 18,216 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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DF18 EBK is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF18 EBK, 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 DF18 EBK registered?

DF18 EBK is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is DF18 EBK safe to buy?

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