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BV17 PUJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,387 mi
Last recorded68,387 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 PUJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 68,387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 68,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 60,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,713 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 39,713 miles

Central Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 28,669 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,487 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 14,215 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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BV17 PUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red 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 BV17 PUJ, 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 BV17 PUJ registered?

BV17 PUJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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