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EX17 HWL

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX17 HWL
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 73,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 68,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 62,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,150 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 60,150 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 46,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 235/60 r18 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit is a bit loose

Fail 19 Jul 2022 46,993 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative sensor is missing (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 99% worn out (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 235/60 r18 103v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit is a bit loose

Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 30,773 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 30,773 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 29,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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EX17 HWL is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 EX17 HWL, 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 EX17 HWL registered?

EX17 HWL is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is EX17 HWL safe to buy?

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