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FT17 BVS

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,108 mi
Last recorded57,108 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 BVS
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 57,108 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 52,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 46,603 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 37,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,331 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 27,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 21,796 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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FT17 BVS is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red 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 FT17 BVS, 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 FT17 BVS registered?

FT17 BVS is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is FT17 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 BVS 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.

Does FT17 BVS have outstanding finance?

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