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FD17 YDY

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 YDY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 71,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 64,745 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn bold on outer edge and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 55,674 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 46,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 39,966 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 May 2021 29,647 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2020 22,834 miles

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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FD17 YDY 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 75%.

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 FD17 YDY, 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 FD17 YDY registered?

FD17 YDY is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is FD17 YDY safe to buy?

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