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P30 CEF

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 CEF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 65,472 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,414 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 54,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 54,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235/60r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 37,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 23,229 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 23,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 20,837 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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P30 CEF 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 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 P30 CEF, 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 P30 CEF registered?

P30 CEF is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 January 2018.

Is P30 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P30 CEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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