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DA17 DFU

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,171 mi
Last recorded79,171 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 DFU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,171 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 79,166 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 69,554 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 69,549 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 52,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 52,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 37,887 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 26,870 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 18,677 miles
Pass 19 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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DA17 DFU is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA17 DFU, 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 DA17 DFU registered?

DA17 DFU is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DA17 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA17 DFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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