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YS18 TNJ

2018 Kia Sorento

Brown Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,967 mi
Last recorded37,967 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS18 TNJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 37,967 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 35,513 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 35,511 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear tyres cracking / perished

Pass 21 Jun 2024 32,155 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear tyres cracked / perished

Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 21,971 miles

Front brake discs rusty corroding around inner face edges

Front brake pads wearing esp o/s approx 4mm

all four tyres wearing on edges.. esp front inner edges

under floor trays and covers fitted hiding some components

Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,108 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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YS18 TNJ is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Brown 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 YS18 TNJ, 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 YS18 TNJ registered?

YS18 TNJ is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is YS18 TNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS18 TNJ 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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