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PJ18 OAU

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,795 mi
Last recorded83,795 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 OAU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 83,795 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 79,259 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Jul 2025 79,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SEVERELY worn on edges 235/55r19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 May 2024 61,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 3rd row seating fold down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 8 May 2024 61,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear 3rd row seating fold down not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 May 2023 48,233 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 48,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge, strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 28,684 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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PJ18 OAU is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PJ18 OAU, 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 PJ18 OAU registered?

PJ18 OAU is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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