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AM15 STR

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,654 mi
Last recorded29,654 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM15 STR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,244 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 24,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 21,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 18,948 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 14,765 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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AM15 STR 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 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 AM15 STR, 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 AM15 STR registered?

AM15 STR is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AM15 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM15 STR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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