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DR09 JOR

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,744 mi
Last recorded101,744 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR09 JOR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to ply cords on inside edge 235/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 82,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 62,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 43,334 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 43,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 26,861 miles

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 12 Nov 2021 26,861 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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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DR09 JOR 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 71.4%.

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 DR09 JOR, 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 DR09 JOR registered?

DR09 JOR is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is DR09 JOR safe to buy?

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