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J26 LNT

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,054 mi
Last recorded42,054 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 LNT
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 42,054 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,708 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 39,705 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 30,136 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror

Fail 24 Mar 2022 26,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levering device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,214 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack within the tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,489 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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J26 LNT is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J26 LNT, 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 J26 LNT registered?

J26 LNT is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is J26 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J26 LNT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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