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AE18 YZY

2018 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,714 mi
Last recorded69,714 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YZY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and tread down to 2.7mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and tread down to 2.9mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 58,360 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 58,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 48,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,414 miles

3RD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED SEATS FOLDED FOR STORAGE

Fail 21 Feb 2023 40,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

3RD ROW SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED SEATS FOLDED FOR STORAGE

Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 24,792 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

NSF TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

OSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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 YZY is a 2018 Kia Sorento in White 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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

AE18 YZY is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AE18 YZY safe to buy?

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