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AU17 HVB

2017 Kia Sorento

Maroon Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,370 mi
Last recorded118,370 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 HVB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 118,370 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,991 miles

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

Offside Front TPMs light indicates pressure low.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 104,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 94,322 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 94,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 86,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,812 miles

3rd row seat belt buckles not checked items in boot

Fail 25 Sep 2020 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

3rd row seat belt buckles not checked items in boot

Pass 2 Apr 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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AU17 HVB is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Maroon with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU17 HVB, 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 AU17 HVB registered?

AU17 HVB is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 4 April 2017.

Is AU17 HVB safe to buy?

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