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MJ18 HVA

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,651 mi
Last recorded46,651 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 HVA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,651 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 46,633 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR trailing arm front bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSR shock absorber damp / leak evident with a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 41,461 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row of seats folded and covered, unable to inspect corresponding seatbelts

Pass 22 May 2024 35,715 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 30,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 25,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 19,187 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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MJ18 HVA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 MJ18 HVA, 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 MJ18 HVA registered?

MJ18 HVA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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