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ET17 XAJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,494 mi
Last recorded70,494 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 XAJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 70,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 60,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 53,161 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 53,116 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,761 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,437 miles
Pass 13 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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ET17 XAJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET17 XAJ, 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

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What year was ET17 XAJ registered?

ET17 XAJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is ET17 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 XAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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