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AJ18 AZW

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,077 mi
Last recorded18,077 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 AZW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 18,077 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 15,993 miles

all tyres 7 years old.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 10 Jul 2023 14,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 12,475 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 12,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 10,028 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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AJ18 AZW is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ18 AZW, 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 AJ18 AZW registered?

AJ18 AZW is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 June 2018.

Is AJ18 AZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 AZW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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