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R44 PFD

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,266 mi
Last recorded86,266 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PFD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,644 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,548 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 65,548 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 56,534 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 56,534 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 49,912 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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R44 PFD is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 R44 PFD, 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 R44 PFD registered?

R44 PFD is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 December 2018.

Is R44 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 PFD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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