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N80 GEM

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,428 mi
Last recorded56,428 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN80 GEM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 56,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 56,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both. (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 50,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 43,429 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two.

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 36,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 30,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,222 miles

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

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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N80 GEM is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White 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 N80 GEM, 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 N80 GEM registered?

N80 GEM is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 January 2018.

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