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K50 MVL

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,979 mi
Last recorded65,979 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 MVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 40,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 54,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 44,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 44,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 30,017 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,707 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 37,666 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 27,424 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,394 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 20,077 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and starting to get low

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 15,550 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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K50 MVL is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 3,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K50 MVL, 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 K50 MVL registered?

K50 MVL is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is K50 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 MVL shows 14 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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