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K8 CXT

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,631 mi
Last recorded62,631 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 CXT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (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 2.9mm 0mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on. Not showing malfunction

Pass 1 Apr 2025 52,815 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,431 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 42,366 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged cuts + cracks deep enough to reach cords 235/55/19 o/s + n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s + n/s slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,710 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 21,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 15,470 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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K8 CXT is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 K8 CXT, 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 K8 CXT registered?

K8 CXT is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is K8 CXT safe to buy?

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