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J500 THM

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 THM
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,222 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 69,222 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT Advise to replace tyre soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,923 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,747 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer shoulder ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

T.P.M.S warning on dash

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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J500 THM 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 85.7%.

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 J500 THM, 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 J500 THM registered?

J500 THM is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 September 2017.

Is J500 THM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 THM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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