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SJ18 XKN

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,485 mi
Last recorded128,485 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 XKN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 128,485 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,572 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 115,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 110,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,673 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,443 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 82,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 81,947 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,210 miles

Heavy wear to front brake pads.

Just acceptable wear to front brake discs.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 69,139 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to failure items. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges and starting to feather and perish.

Heavy wear to front brake pads.

Just acceptable wear to front brake discs.

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Under vehicle covered.

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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SJ18 XKN is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ18 XKN, 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 SJ18 XKN registered?

SJ18 XKN is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SJ18 XKN safe to buy?

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