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SL68 ZHD

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,795 mi
Last recorded29,795 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL68 ZHD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 29,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 25,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of brake hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Metal section of brake hose slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 19,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 19,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 15,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brakes binding

Pass 12 Nov 2021 10,379 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 11 Nov 2021 10,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake binding

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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SL68 ZHD 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 71.4%.

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 SL68 ZHD, 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 SL68 ZHD registered?

SL68 ZHD is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 12 November 2018.

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