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R888 DYJ

2020 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,118 mi
Last recorded54,118 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 DYJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 54,118 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 49,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 46,144 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 46,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 35,712 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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R888 DYJ is a 2020 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 R888 DYJ, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R888 DYJ registered?

R888 DYJ is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 January 2020.

Is R888 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 DYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R888 DYJ have outstanding finance?

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