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R20 HDJ

2019 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,259 mi
Last recorded46,259 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 HDJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 46,259 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 46,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2024 37,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2024 37,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 29,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 22,272 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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R20 HDJ is a 2019 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 R20 HDJ, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R20 HDJ registered?

R20 HDJ is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2019.

Is R20 HDJ safe to buy?

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