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MK18 KZO

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,711 mi
Last recorded86,711 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 86,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 86,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking Engine cover & undertrays fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,135 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded and delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 57,218 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating and faded (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective loose in carrier

Fail 16 Jul 2024 57,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating and faded (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective loose in carrier

Pass 15 Jul 2023 45,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 33,657 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2021 21,053 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 KZO is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

MK18 KZO is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 July 2018.

Is MK18 KZO safe to buy?

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