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LF18 OJB

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 OJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 74,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn smooth. Advise replacing asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mounting bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central tread wearing unevenly. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rearmost seats ()

Pass 26 May 2025 64,357 miles

Engine coolant tank empty on presentation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,895 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 50,895 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 41,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 22,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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LF18 OJB is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White 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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

LF18 OJB is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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