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G7 SBM

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,439 mi
Last recorded99,439 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 SBM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 99,439 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 29 May 2025 99,439 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Radiator leaking

Pass 10 May 2024 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,114 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 64,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 52,574 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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G7 SBM is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G7 SBM, 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 G7 SBM registered?

G7 SBM is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 July 2018.

Is G7 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 SBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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