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MT18 TZO

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,612 mi
Last recorded84,612 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 TZO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 84,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 May 2025 84,611 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 70,130 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 May 2023 56,799 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 May 2022 43,623 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2021 30,241 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 30,241 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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MT18 TZO is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT18 TZO, 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 MT18 TZO registered?

MT18 TZO is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is MT18 TZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT18 TZO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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