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J40 BAC

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,001 mi
Last recorded70,001 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 BAC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,783 miles

Rear brake pads getting worn

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 38,723 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING IN TREAD NO CORDS SHOWING STRONG ADVISE DUE TO TOWING CHANGE SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERBODY ALL GOOD TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASSE THROUGH OUT

Pass 10 Nov 2020 31,783 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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J40 BAC is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J40 BAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J40 BAC registered?

J40 BAC is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is J40 BAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 BAC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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