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FY17 KCJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,300 mi
Last recorded132,300 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 KCJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 132,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,974 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,979 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,769 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 85,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 69,016 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts down to 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 69,015 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts down to 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,263 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 40,562 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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FY17 KCJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY17 KCJ, 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 FY17 KCJ registered?

FY17 KCJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is FY17 KCJ safe to buy?

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