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SL18 GWJ

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL18 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 90,267 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 90,267 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 86,170 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2025 86,170 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2024 72,192 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 72,192 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 54,201 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 54,201 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,136 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 20,704 miles

Front tyres wear/worn on edges

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tpms light on

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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SL18 GWJ 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 60%.

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 SL18 GWJ, 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 SL18 GWJ registered?

SL18 GWJ is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is SL18 GWJ safe to buy?

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