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LN17 VSZ

2017 Kia Sorento

Silver Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,988 mi
Last recorded102,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN17 VSZ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 102,988 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 95,120 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 82,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 82,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

TPMS Lamp Stays on

Fail 12 Apr 2024 79,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

TPMS Light Stays On

Pass 6 Apr 2023 64,741 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 64,741 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 51,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 39,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 39,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 29,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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LN17 VSZ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Silver with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN17 VSZ, 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 LN17 VSZ registered?

LN17 VSZ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is LN17 VSZ safe to buy?

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