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KN18 LJY

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,114 mi
Last recorded71,114 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN18 LJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,114 miles

Front Both front inner tie rods slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces + pads low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 59,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,253 miles

Nearside 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 ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 50,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

offside front tyre abnormally worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 28,299 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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KN18 LJY 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 83.3%.

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 KN18 LJY, 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 KN18 LJY registered?

KN18 LJY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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