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HX17 MJO

2017 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,944 mi
Last recorded65,944 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 MJO
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 65,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,682 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 49,951 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 41,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 29,776 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 29,736 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 25,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 21,436 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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HX17 MJO is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Red 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 HX17 MJO, 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 HX17 MJO registered?

HX17 MJO is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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