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LF18 FHO

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,695 mi
Last recorded44,695 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 FHO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 44,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle insecure

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp misted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door handle insecure

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 40,007 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,343 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 28,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,782 miles

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

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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LF18 FHO 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 LF18 FHO, 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 LF18 FHO registered?

LF18 FHO is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is LF18 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF18 FHO 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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