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W123 SMD

2019 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,792 mi
Last recorded48,792 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2019 Kia Sorento37,004 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 SMD
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 48,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,422 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 43,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 37,420 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 28,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 22,817 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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W123 SMD is a 2019 Kia Sorento in Blue 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 W123 SMD, 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 W123 SMD registered?

W123 SMD is a 2019 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2019.

Is W123 SMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W123 SMD 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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