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NX18 JHV

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX18 JHV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 75,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms(front bushes are slightly perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 65,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 55,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing thin on the inner shoulder

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms(bushes are slightly perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2023 45,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm(front bush is perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders are wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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NX18 JHV is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 NX18 JHV, 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 NX18 JHV registered?

NX18 JHV is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2018.

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