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BNF 217N

1974 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,968 mi
Last recorded130,968 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 217N
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 128,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 128,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,631 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 120,513 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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BNF 217N is a 1974 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNF 217N, 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 52 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BNF 217N registered?

BNF 217N is a 1974 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 August 1974.

Is BNF 217N safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 217N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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