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MT18 YCU

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,849 mi
Last recorded46,849 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT18 YCU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,849 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 46,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 38,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 38,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 32,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os rear trailing arm front bush bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 32,605 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os rear trailing arm front bush bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 29,818 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,789 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 21,315 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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MT18 YCU 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 66.7%.

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 MT18 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

MT18 YCU is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is MT18 YCU safe to buy?

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