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OW18 XLT

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW18 XLT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 91,234 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn split

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush split worn

Fail 7 Aug 2026 91,234 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))

Nearside Rear Trailing arm bush worn split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Trailing arm bush split worn

Pass 17 Jul 2025 73,328 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 72,815 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,677 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,845 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 18,898 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades not fully clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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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OW18 XLT is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW18 XLT, 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 OW18 XLT registered?

OW18 XLT is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 May 2018.

Is OW18 XLT safe to buy?

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