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FM17 BUW

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,426 mi
Last recorded115,426 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 BUW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2025 115,426 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 86,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 61,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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FM17 BUW is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FM17 BUW, 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 FM17 BUW registered?

FM17 BUW is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 2 August 2017.

Is FM17 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 BUW shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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