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J999 TLX

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 TLX
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,980 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 87,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 82,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 76,266 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,954 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 65,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,910 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 60,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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J999 TLX is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J999 TLX, 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 J999 TLX registered?

J999 TLX is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 6 September 2017.

Is J999 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 TLX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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