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T333 ULU

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 ULU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 44,187 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 87,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear tyres stepping inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2024 39,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 77,006 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 35,185 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 67,525 miles

under body waxed

Pass 9 Nov 2022 29,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,978 miles

under body painted with wax

Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,312 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,063 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 48,398 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 48,398 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Mar 2018 20,022 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

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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T333 ULU is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T333 ULU, 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 T333 ULU registered?

T333 ULU is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 April 2018.

Is T333 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T333 ULU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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