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FJ57 EAM

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,323 mi
Last recorded81,323 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 EAM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,323 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge. Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 72,152 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 72,152 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 103,769 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 103,769 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,404 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 63,404 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 94,422 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 94,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bald on inner edge area and through to canvass (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high Both, above the 0% horizontal for a + 850 mm headlight (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 56,327 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,009 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 47,483 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 75,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 75,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread worn through to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 41,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 37,625 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 58,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,948 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,747 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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FJ57 EAM is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FJ57 EAM, 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 FJ57 EAM registered?

FJ57 EAM is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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