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DF17 UCB

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 UCB
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 116,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,169 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & /s) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 102,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 102,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 98,619 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 98,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,393 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 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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DF17 UCB 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 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 DF17 UCB, 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 DF17 UCB registered?

DF17 UCB is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is DF17 UCB safe to buy?

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