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LT17 BYJ

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT17 BYJ
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 100,224 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 94,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 85,307 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 71,717 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 49,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 28,953 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 25,614 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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LT17 BYJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT17 BYJ, 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 LT17 BYJ registered?

LT17 BYJ is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is LT17 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT17 BYJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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