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WR18 YMG

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR18 YMG
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,927 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 52,920 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 47,410 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 47,398 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 43,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,750 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,233 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 24,809 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 24,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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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WR18 YMG is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR18 YMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WR18 YMG registered?

WR18 YMG is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is WR18 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR18 YMG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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