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LJ18 WGC

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,382 mi
Last recorded83,382 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 WGC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,382 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 83,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,818 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 53,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,666 miles

All four tyres are slightly worn on inner edges

unable to obtain reading on smoke emissions test engine smoke test passed

Pass 16 Feb 2021 29,566 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 29,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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LJ18 WGC is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJ18 WGC, 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 LJ18 WGC registered?

LJ18 WGC is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is LJ18 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 WGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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