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LC18 VSA

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,212 mi
Last recorded34,212 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 VSA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 34,212 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 34,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 26,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 22,847 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 20,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 17,722 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,973 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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LC18 VSA 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 LC18 VSA, 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

How do I check the history of LC18 VSA?

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What year was LC18 VSA registered?

LC18 VSA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is LC18 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 VSA 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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