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JO51 MAY

2019 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO51 MAY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,440 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 52,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 46,995 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 41,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 34,657 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 34,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,253 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has water ingress which may cause characters to disfigure (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 27,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has water ingress which may cause characters to disfigure (0.1 (b))

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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JO51 MAY is a 2019 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 JO51 MAY, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JO51 MAY registered?

JO51 MAY is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2019.

Is JO51 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO51 MAY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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