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V21 VJL

2019 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,835 mi
Last recorded43,835 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 VJL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 43,835 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 33,775 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre bald outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 30,421 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre bald outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 23,303 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,074 miles

3rd row of seats folded, unable to inspect.

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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V21 VJL is a 2019 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 2019 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 37,004 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 V21 VJL, 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 7 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V21 VJL registered?

V21 VJL is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 September 2019.

Is V21 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 VJL 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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