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SH68 KFG

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,603 mi
Last recorded67,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 KFG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 67,603 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 67,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 25 Jun 2026 67,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm with outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 59,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 51,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2023 51,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 46,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also thin on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2022 46,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm also thin on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2021 37,923 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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SH68 KFG is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH68 KFG, 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 SH68 KFG registered?

SH68 KFG is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 November 2018.

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