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HJ17 TKY

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,181 mi
Last recorded64,181 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 TKY
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,125 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 39,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 35,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 35,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 30,346 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield damaged but remains secured

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 27,216 miles

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

Fuel tank heat shield fitted with temporary fasteners

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Apr 2020 27,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel tank heat shield fitted with temporary fasteners

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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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HJ17 TKY is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HJ17 TKY, 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 HJ17 TKY registered?

HJ17 TKY is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 March 2017.

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