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MD17 BKE

2017 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,821 mi
Last recorded108,821 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sorento47,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 BKE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 108,821 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2026 108,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,324 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 77,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,779 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 47,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs - pads approx 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres severely worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 35,596 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 35,596 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Towbar wiring under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,790 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 25,790 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/65/17104h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 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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MD17 BKE is a 2017 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MD17 BKE, 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 MD17 BKE registered?

MD17 BKE is a 2017 Kia Sorento, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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