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HJ18 NSV

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,690 mi
Last recorded99,690 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 NSV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 99,690 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 69,518 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 51,903 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges 2mm

Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,984 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 28,859 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 28,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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HJ18 NSV is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ18 NSV, 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

How do I check the history of HJ18 NSV?

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What year was HJ18 NSV registered?

HJ18 NSV is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is HJ18 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ18 NSV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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