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AE18 RHJ

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,786 mi
Last recorded61,786 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 RHJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 61,786 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 48,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,561 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 27,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 17,330 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 13,309 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 13,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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AE18 RHJ is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE18 RHJ, 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 AE18 RHJ registered?

AE18 RHJ is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AE18 RHJ safe to buy?

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