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L123 TJG

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,451 mi
Last recorded46,451 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 TJG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 46,451 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 41,247 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 38,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 38,544 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Located at NSR of vehicle (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 33,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 28,843 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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L123 TJG is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black 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 L123 TJG, 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 L123 TJG registered?

L123 TJG is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is L123 TJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L123 TJG 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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