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PN68 HLM

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN68 HLM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 90,340 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2025 89,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lens slightly damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 89,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 69,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 69,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 55,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 37,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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PN68 HLM 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 PN68 HLM, 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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PN68 HLM is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 September 2018.

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