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WV18 TMY

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,060 mi
Last recorded12,060 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV18 TMY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 12,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 11,088 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 10,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 8,911 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2021 7,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 7,744 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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WV18 TMY is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White 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 WV18 TMY, 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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How do I check the history of WV18 TMY?

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What year was WV18 TMY registered?

WV18 TMY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is WV18 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV18 TMY 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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