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AJ08 LOU

2018 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,851 mi
Last recorded62,851 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 LOU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 62,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 41,155 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,509 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,005 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 25,006 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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AJ08 LOU is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ08 LOU, 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 AJ08 LOU registered?

AJ08 LOU is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AJ08 LOU safe to buy?

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