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PK18 XMC

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,168 mi
Last recorded75,168 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 XMC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,168 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 74,834 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2024 64,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 64,918 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 55,986 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 55,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 44,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,861 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 32,247 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 32,247 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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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PK18 XMC is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK18 XMC, 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 PK18 XMC registered?

PK18 XMC is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 April 2018.

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