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SS09 TAF

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS09 TAF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 61,480 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,640 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 55,649 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 41,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 32,233 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 32,233 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 28,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,313 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2021 16,360 miles

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))

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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SS09 TAF is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS09 TAF, 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 SS09 TAF registered?

SS09 TAF is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 February 2018.

Is SS09 TAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS09 TAF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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