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SP18 ZJO

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,715 mi
Last recorded107,715 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 107,715 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 107,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 78,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 40,333 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,398 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 ZJO 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 85.7%.

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 ZJO, 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

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What year was SP18 ZJO registered?

SP18 ZJO is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is SP18 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP18 ZJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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