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KF05 JWF

2017 Kia Sorento

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,993 mi
Last recorded107,993 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 JWF
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 107,993 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 30 Jul 2026 107,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended position lamp (4.10 (c) (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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,391 miles

Chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2025 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,346 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,241 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 55,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both suffering from sharp lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,853 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 30,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,273 miles

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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KF05 JWF is a 2017 Kia Sorento in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KF05 JWF, 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 KF05 JWF registered?

KF05 JWF is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 August 2017.

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