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YH18 VBY

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,969 mi
Last recorded55,969 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 VBY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 48,122 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,116 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 44,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 24,876 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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YH18 VBY is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Blue with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH18 VBY, 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 YH18 VBY registered?

YH18 VBY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is YH18 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH18 VBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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