2018 KIA Sorento 2.2L Diesel · BV68 ABN
2018 KIA Sorento (2.2L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 61,731 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SORENTO
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV68 ABN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 61,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BV68 ABN Mileage History
- 25/08/202337,108 mi
- 23/08/202446,340 mi+9,232 mi
- 03/09/202446,762 mi+422 mi
- 15/08/202554,244 mi+7,482 mi
- 14/08/202661,731 mi+7,487 mi
Average of roughly 8,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV68 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Sorento (BV68 ABN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
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Our Verdict
Proceed with caution and budget for susp
Given the August 2024 failure listed brake pads on all four wheels, negotiate on the assumption that another full brake refresh (pads, possibly discs) may be due within the next 10,000 miles — front pads can be inspected visually but rear pad condition on integrated calipers is harder to judge without removing wheels. Ask the seller directly for invoices covering the work carried out after the August 2024 failure, particularly for the rear shock absorbers, and whether both sides were replaced or just one. A 2.2 diesel Sorento of this age should have a service history showing diesel particulate filter (DPF) attention and timing belt intervals — confirm whether the 60,000-mile or six-year timing belt service has been completed, as this is a costly job on the 2.2 CRDi engine.
The 2026 pass advisory noted both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges, which on a heavy SUV often points to alignment or worn suspension geometry rather than just tyre age. Factor four new tyres into any negotiation. Because MOT records cannot establish how the vehicle has been driven or stored, view the mileage as consistent rather than necessarily gentle, and budget for the larger items (shocks, brake overhaul, timing belt) rather than assuming the recent clean pass means the car is sorted.
The 2.2 CRDi diesel Sorento typically returns around 36-42 mpg in real-world mixed driving, dropping to low 30s on motorway runs when fully loaded. As a diesel registered between September 2018 and the end of 2019, it sits in the higher-than-today VED bands for the first-year-and-standard rate, so expect road tax in the £150-£165 bracket annually rather than the £20-£30 flat rate applied to newer low-emission cars. Insurance group for the Sorento 2.2 is roughly group 30-32, so a typical owner will pay £500-£800 per year depending on age, postcode, and driving history.
Maintenance costs are mid-to-high for the class because the Sorento is a large vehicle with a complex diesel engine. Routine services with oil, filter, and AdBlue top-up tend to run £250-£400 at a Kia dealer or independent specialist. The big-ticket item is the timing belt replacement on the 2.2 diesel, which typically costs £700-£1,000 at a specialist and is due every six years or 90,000 miles. Combined annual running cost including fuel, tax, insurance, and routine servicing is likely in the region of £2,200-£2,800.
On a test drive, push down hard on each rear corner and release — the car should settle within one-and-a-half bounces. More than that, or a clunking noise, suggests the rear shocks fitted after the 2024 MOT have already deteriorated, which would be unusual given the low mileage since. With the engine idling from cold, listen for any diesel rattle that doesn't disappear within a few seconds, as the 2.2 CRDi is known for injector noise when ageing. Check underneath for any oily residue around the rear shock mounts and the DPF housing, the latter being expensive if it has failed.
Inspect all four wheels for inner-edge wear on the tyres, as the 2026 advisory flagged outer-edge wear on the fronts — uneven wear across an axle usually indicates alignment, and across the car points to worn suspension bushes. Pull the brake fluid reservoir cap (if accessible) and check the fluid colour; dark fluid after the August 2024 pad replacement suggests the system may not have been fully bled. Finally, confirm the AdBlue tank is topped and that no dashboard warning lights for the emissions system are stored, as DPF and SCR faults are the most expensive Sorento 2.2 problems.
This 2.2-litre diesel Kia Sorento has covered 61,731 miles across five recorded MOT tests since September 2018, averaging roughly 7,700 miles per year, which is a moderate annual figure for a large family SUV. Four of the five tests passed, but the single failure in August 2024 was extensive, flagging brake pads at all four corners, tyre wall damage, an insecure number plate, and failed rear shock absorbers. The very next test in September 2024 still recorded reduced rear shock damping, indicating the shocks may have been only partially replaced or a related component remains worn.
No aggregated MOT reliability data was supplied for the Kia Sorento, so wider model-level trends cannot be confirmed from the dataset. The 2.2 CRDi diesel is generally regarded in owner reports as robust when serviced on time, though DPF and dual-mass flywheel wear are recurring complaints on higher-mileage examples.
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