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A17 UFY

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,933 mi
Last recorded108,933 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UFY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 108,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 107,132 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

iner rack arm worn

Pass 5 Jul 2025 106,354 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 114,581 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2024 87,226 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 110,047 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 110,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,250 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake pads are worn

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 104,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 40,484 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 40,484 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked on weld inside (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,947 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 31,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner face (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 92,064 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,897 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 79,867 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 63,447 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 63,442 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,068 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 34,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre has nail/cracked

rear wiper blade split

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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A17 UFY is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 47,302 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 A17 UFY, 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 9 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A17 UFY registered?

A17 UFY is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 23 October 2017.

Is A17 UFY safe to buy?

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