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DJ13 SER

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ13 SER
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 98,548 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 98,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 87,794 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 87,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 73,690 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 73,688 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 60,139 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2022 48,028 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 39,808 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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DJ13 SER is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 DJ13 SER, 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 DJ13 SER registered?

DJ13 SER is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 July 2018.

Is DJ13 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ13 SER shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DJ13 SER have outstanding finance?

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