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YR68 NYB

2018 Kia Sorento

Blue Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR68 NYB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 49,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 39,723 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 24,508 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 18,972 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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YR68 NYB is a 2018 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 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 YR68 NYB, 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 YR68 NYB registered?

YR68 NYB is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is YR68 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR68 NYB 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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