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AK17 ZDH

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 ZDH
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Pads Getting Low

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tailgate Push Button in Poor Condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 70,086 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tailgate Push Button in Poor Condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 57,628 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 57,628 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Fault with rear diff (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts and wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 44,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 31,381 miles

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

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 24 Nov 2020 19,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 17,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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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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AK17 ZDH is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AK17 ZDH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK17 ZDH registered?

AK17 ZDH is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AK17 ZDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 ZDH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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