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LO17 ELU

2017 Kia Sorento

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,862 mi
Last recorded112,862 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO17 ELU
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 112,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 106,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 103,085 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 99,487 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,487 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 78,476 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,323 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 56,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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LO17 ELU is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LO17 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LO17 ELU?

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What year was LO17 ELU registered?

LO17 ELU is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is LO17 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO17 ELU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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