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MK18 JYA

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 JYA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 50,825 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 46,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 42,675 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 42,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2023 37,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 37,121 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,523 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 27,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 20,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges bald (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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MK18 JYA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 MK18 JYA, 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 MK18 JYA registered?

MK18 JYA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is MK18 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 JYA 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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