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SD18 TNE

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,487 mi
Last recorded115,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 TNE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,025 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,333 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,502 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,284 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 72,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 56,057 miles

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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SD18 TNE is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD18 TNE, 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 SD18 TNE registered?

SD18 TNE is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 April 2018.

Is SD18 TNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD18 TNE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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