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OV18 BZA

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,917 mi
Last recorded99,917 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 BZA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 99,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 86,177 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,582 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,501 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,490 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 52,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 42,646 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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OV18 BZA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV18 BZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV18 BZA registered?

OV18 BZA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 April 2018.

Is OV18 BZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV18 BZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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