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GF18 DCU

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,680 mi
Last recorded34,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 DCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 34,680 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2025 23,619 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2024 12,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 11,655 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 10,515 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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GF18 DCU is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 GF18 DCU, 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 GF18 DCU registered?

GF18 DCU is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is GF18 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 DCU 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 GF18 DCU have outstanding finance?

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