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JW54 RMW

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,550 mi
Last recorded100,550 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW54 RMW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 100,550 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/60 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 67,703 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 67,703 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,611 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,865 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 18,570 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 18,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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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JW54 RMW is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JW54 RMW, 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 JW54 RMW registered?

JW54 RMW is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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