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AO18 AWA

2018 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,183 mi
Last recorded94,183 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sorento42,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 AWA
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,183 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,238 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 87,227 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

towbar attachment bracket bolt loose but towbar still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2023 63,777 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

one bolt missing from towbar bracket

Fail 13 Mar 2023 63,751 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

one bolt missing from towbar bracket

Pass 18 Mar 2022 49,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

one bolt missing from tow bar bracket but tow bar still secure

Pass 20 Mar 2021 34,646 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 34,646 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AO18 AWA is a 2018 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO18 AWA, 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 AO18 AWA registered?

AO18 AWA is a 2018 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is AO18 AWA safe to buy?

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