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SH18 KFN

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,100 mi
Last recorded56,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 KFN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 56,100 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,989 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear most seats

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle seat row

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,398 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 20,772 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 20,772 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,752 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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SH18 KFN is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 SH18 KFN, 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 SH18 KFN?

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What year was SH18 KFN registered?

SH18 KFN is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is SH18 KFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 KFN 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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