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KY18 ZVK

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,383 mi
Last recorded73,383 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY18 ZVK
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 48,725 miles

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 9 Mar 2023 39,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 33,137 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 33,117 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 24,033 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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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KY18 ZVK is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver 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 KY18 ZVK, 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

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What year was KY18 ZVK registered?

KY18 ZVK is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is KY18 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY18 ZVK 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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