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SV18 UMY

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,999 mi
Last recorded73,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 UMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 73,999 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 68,390 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 68,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 58,918 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 45,449 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 35,933 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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SV18 UMY is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV18 UMY, 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 SV18 UMY registered?

SV18 UMY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SV18 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 UMY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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