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SM18 PVV

2018 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 PVV
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 93,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 82,324 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,324 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake dragging slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,799 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 60,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 44,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,172 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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SM18 PVV is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM18 PVV, 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 SM18 PVV?

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What year was SM18 PVV registered?

SM18 PVV is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is SM18 PVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 PVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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