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DA17 UEX

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,575 mi
Last recorded122,575 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 UEX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 122,575 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi pipe twisted + slightly damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,562 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted flexi pipe twisted + slightly damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 112,655 miles

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bottom part damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Also lens cracked (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bottom part damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 235 60 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 96,265 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 96,262 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 86,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 76,755 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 76,755 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 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 UEX is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

DA17 UEX is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 April 2017.

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