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P888 SMH

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,268 mi
Last recorded68,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 SMH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 68,268 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 68,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 62,340 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 24,913 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 17,357 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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P888 SMH 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 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 P888 SMH, 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 P888 SMH registered?

P888 SMH is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is P888 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 SMH 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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