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AF17 MJY

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,240 mi
Last recorded109,240 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 MJY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 109,240 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear front bushes in trailing arms both OSR NSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,412 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 81,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Mar 2025 81,224 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,914 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 45,061 miles

Coolant level low.

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking n/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plate de laminating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,074 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 38,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 31,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,254 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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AF17 MJY is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF17 MJY, 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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AF17 MJY is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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