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BW17 VUB

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,438 mi
Last recorded82,438 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 VUB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 82,438 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 62,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 52,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 52,343 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 43,744 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 29,095 miles

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

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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BW17 VUB is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW17 VUB, 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

How do I check the history of BW17 VUB?

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What year was BW17 VUB registered?

BW17 VUB is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is BW17 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 VUB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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