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RA18 LCW

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 LCW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 83,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 78,563 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 72,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 66,071 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 66,071 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 58,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,156 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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RA18 LCW is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 RA18 LCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RA18 LCW?

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What year was RA18 LCW registered?

RA18 LCW is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is RA18 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 LCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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