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SP18 XUA

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 XUA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2026 92,909 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 72,550 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 72,468 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2023 62,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 62,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on inner tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,351 miles

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

Offside Rear slight delay in parking brake

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,989 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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SP18 XUA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP18 XUA, 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 SP18 XUA registered?

SP18 XUA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SP18 XUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP18 XUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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