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DK18 ZKB

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 ZKB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 113,593 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential bush wore and cracking.

Pass 12 Aug 2025 103,243 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 103,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 94,090 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Leading bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,666 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 77,144 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,875 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,106 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))

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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DK18 ZKB 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 77.8%.

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 DK18 ZKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK18 ZKB registered?

DK18 ZKB is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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