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FY18 VRC

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 VRC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 82,865 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 67,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,442 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,931 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 37,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 28,715 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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FY18 VRC is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY18 VRC, 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 FY18 VRC registered?

FY18 VRC is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is FY18 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 VRC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY18 VRC have outstanding finance?

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