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M123 MLW

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,028 mi
Last recorded56,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MLW
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 56,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Nov 2024 51,858 miles

General corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2024 51,854 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

General corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,752 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 40,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 33,604 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 33,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,254 miles

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

Pass 9 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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M123 MLW is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey 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 M123 MLW, 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 M123 MLW registered?

M123 MLW is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 17 May 2017.

Is M123 MLW safe to buy?

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