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GX17 WLN

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,716 mi
Last recorded49,716 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 WLN
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 49,716 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 49,716 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash-cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 44,864 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 39,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 36,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Pass 23 May 2022 31,987 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 31,987 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing Rearmost seat (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 27,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Fail 14 May 2021 27,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash-cam ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 23,726 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks on shoulders

Fail 27 May 2020 23,726 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on on outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre deep cracks on shoulders

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks on shoulders

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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GX17 WLN is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GX17 WLN, 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 GX17 WLN registered?

GX17 WLN is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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