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NJ68 LBF

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,533 mi
Last recorded42,533 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ68 LBF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 42,533 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 35,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 35,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 24,826 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 18,272 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 16,936 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 15,239 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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NJ68 LBF 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 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 NJ68 LBF, 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 NJ68 LBF registered?

NJ68 LBF is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is NJ68 LBF safe to buy?

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