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WG18 GVL

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 GVL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side Repeater Lens/Unit Only Partly Illuminating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 79,706 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Across Remaining, Also Edge Wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side Repeater Lens/Unit Only Partly Illuminating

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 69,036 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats not inspected

Pass 30 May 2023 62,640 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 51,137 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to limits on inner edgw (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 37,630 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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WG18 GVL 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 WG18 GVL, 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 WG18 GVL registered?

WG18 GVL is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 9 June 2018.

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