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AO03 PAR

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,919 mi
Last recorded32,919 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PAR
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 32,919 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated epb switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 30,104 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 27,220 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 23,960 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 13,835 miles

engine undertray damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 11,793 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row folded away ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 10,799 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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AO03 PAR is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO03 PAR, 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 AO03 PAR registered?

AO03 PAR is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AO03 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 PAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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