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AB58 NJB

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB58 NJB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 92,763 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 92,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2025 121,558 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And in general (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 117,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And surrounding suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 69,480 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 69,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 61,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 113,615 miles

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

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

Rear all suspension components corroded including frame

Pass 12 Dec 2022 108,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,551 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Incorrectly Routed Causing Rubbing on Drop Link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 35,672 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 35,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 96,689 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 86,616 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 86,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 82,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 82,778 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,170 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 62,498 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,723 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 29,363 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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AB58 NJB is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 AB58 NJB, 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 AB58 NJB registered?

AB58 NJB is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 19 December 2018.

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