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BWR 1

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,608 mi
Last recorded67,608 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWR 1
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,608 miles

Central exhaust heat shield hitting prop shaft

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central exhaust heat shield hitting prop shaft

Front & rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.70mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2025 61,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 52,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 44,312 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 39,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 30,388 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 25,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 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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BWR 1 is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BWR 1, 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 BWR 1 registered?

BWR 1 is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is BWR 1 safe to buy?

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